Category Archives: Cancer

Is a Mammogram Painful?

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Barbara

Good news! Don’t put off that first mammogram because you think it will be painful. Our mammography coordinator explains what the exam is really like. Continue reading →

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Exciting things happening at Botsford Cancer Center

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Admin

You may have recently seen Dr. Mihai Ghilezan, the director of brachytherapy at Botsford Cancer Center, on the front page of the Detroit News. If you missed their story, check it out! The Detroit News story focuses on high-dose radiation … Continue reading →

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How to help protect your kids now from future skin cancer

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Barbara

There has been a reported dramatic rise in skin cancer in young adults especially in people under 40. Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Survivor Gives Back to Botsford Nurses

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Barbara

Sometimes, Botsford patients are so grateful they want to do more than just say ‘thank you.’ Find out what one breast cancer survivor did to say thanks to her nurses. Continue reading →

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How to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Barbara

Ann, a Botsford Cancer Center patient, explains how a new technology has helped her keep her hair during chemotherapy. Continue reading →

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9 Skin Cancer Risk Factors

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Barbara

You may not know about all of these risk factors. Test your knowledge and get ready for summer! Continue reading →

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Traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish is actually a super-food

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Barbara

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy that cabbage, because it happens to be packed with nutrients and may help to prevent cancer. Continue reading →

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Cancer Prevention Recipe: Gingered Cabbage

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Barbara

This wonderful Asian-flavored salad has great flavor and provides great nutritional value and cancer prevention. Continue reading →

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How to eat well during cancer treatment

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Denise Cykiert, RD

People undergoing cancer treatment have special dietary needs and challenges. Botsford’s registered dietitian explains how to eat well during or before cancer treatment. Continue reading →

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How meditation can benefit cancer patients

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Penny Widmaier, RN

For cancer patients, meditation can reduce anxiety and pain as well as many other proven benefits. Continue reading →

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