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A Cancer Diagnosis-What’s Next?
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 1.5 million men and women in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Dealing with a cancer diagnosis may be an uneasy, stressful and even traumatic time. The most … Continue reading
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: Aventura Hospital, cancer, chemotherapy, diagnosis, emotions, family, Florida, loved ones, oncology, radiation, treatment
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Breast Cancer Isn’t the Only Cancer That Affects Women
This month you have been hearing a lot about breast cancer, and you will likely see pink ribbons everywhere you go. However, women are at risk for more than just breast cancer. Ovarian cancer and cervical cancer affect many women … Continue reading
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: Aventura, Aventura Hospital, breast cancer, cancer, cervical, FL, gynecology, hospitals Miami-Dade, ovarian, women
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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is the second most common cancer (behind skin cancer) that affects women in the United States. While men are at very low risk, they … Continue reading
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: Aventura Hospital, breast cancer, hospitals Miami-Dade, mammogram, prevention, risk, screening, symptoms, women
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Understanding the Risks for Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Knowing the risks can help you prevent prostate cancer, which is the most common cancer for men in the United States. The risks most often associated with many types of cancer, including prostate cancer, … Continue reading
Categories: Cancer Care
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3D Technology for Radiation Therapy
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you may have a million questions. You will likely want to know what the most current treatment options are. Some recent advances in technology have made for some … Continue reading
What You Should Know about Lymphedema
Lymphedema is swelling that occurs in the arms and legs and is caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system. This swelling ranges from mild and unnoticeable to extreme and can even prevent use of the affected limb. There Are … Continue reading
Categories: Cancer Care
Tags: Aventura Hospital, breast cancer, cancer, Lymph nodes, Lymphedema, swelling
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Brachytherapy for Prostate Treatment
Brachytherapy is a minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer. It involves the implant of tiny radioactive seeds into the prostate to irradiate the cancer. The goal is to kill the cancer cells and spare the healthy cells that surround the … Continue reading
How Stereotactic Radiosurgery Works
Stereotactic radiosurgery is a nonsurgical procedure that administers a large dose of radiation to the brain. It is often chosen for patients who need a non-invasive procedure that provides a high level of accuracy. Stereotactic radiosurgery began as a treatment … Continue reading
The Benefits of a Clinical Trial
You have likely heard the term clinical trial. But do you know what one is? And do you know how you can participate in one? If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you have many treatment options available to you. … Continue reading
You Can Count on Our Cancer Care
No one wants to receive a cancer diagnosis, but if you do, you’re in good hands at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. The Aventura Comprehensive Cancer Center provides outstanding screening, education, diagnosis, and treatment services, all in a 31,500-square-foot state-of-the-art … Continue reading