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National Brain Cancer and Tumor Awareness Month: Understanding Brain Tumors: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
There are more than 125 different types of brain cancer.
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Preventing Skin Cancer & How to Spot It
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. This month highlights preventing skin cancer and being able to identify it on your body.
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National Cancer Control Month: The Importance of Screenings
National Cancer Control Month highlights the importance of cancer screenings and prevention.
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Minority Cancer Awareness Month
April is Minority Cancer Awareness Month, and at Astera Cancer Care, we recognize the importance of this month in celebrating the progress made toward raising awareness about the various cancer diagnoses that disproportionately affect people from different racial and ethnic minority groups.
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Overcoming Stage Four Cancer: John's Cancer Story
In May 2019, John, 79, was hospitalized for a pancreatitis attack. During his treatment, doctors discovered a mass in his liver and lymph nodes nearby, which led to further testing and an eventual diagnosis of stage four melanoma.
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Head & Neck Cancer Month
In recognition of Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month this April, it's important to understand the various types of cancer falling under this category.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Month
Did you know that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers, yet it is also a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US? It's time to change that! Early detection through regular screening is the key to preventing this deadly disease.
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Overcoming Colorectal Cancer: John's Story
A routine colonoscopy turned into a shocking and difficult ordeal for John, 68, when he was diagnosed with locally advanced colorectal cancer.
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A New Mother's Journey: Overcoming the Challenges of Breast Cancer
Allison, a mother, chief surgical physician assistant at Jersey City Medical Center, and breast cancer survivor, underwent a life-changing experience over nine years ago when she discovered a lump in her breast.
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Multiple Myeloma Action Month
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer that affects the plasma cells, which are found in the bone marrow. It is a challenging disease to treat, but there have been significant advancements in the field of myeloma treatment and management.
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