Our Cancer Care team is dedicated to helping you understand cancer. Whether
you’ve recently been diagnosed for the first time or you’re
the loved one of someone who has, it’s natural to have questions
and concerns. We strive to educate our patients about the conditions they’re
facing. Cancer is a broad term that describes hundreds of diseases that
can affect just about every area of the body. Each disease impacts people
in different ways, but they all share a few key characteristics. Cancer
happens when damaged or abnormal cells divide rapidly. Those cells eventually
invade and replace healthy cells. When these cancerous cells keep dividing
and taking over, they can spread to different parts of the body.
While there’s no definitive answer regarding what causes cancer,
there are multiple factors that increase someone’s likelihood of
developing it. Early diagnosis is key because preventing cancer from spreading
could significantly improve your chances of recovery and survival. There’s
no single way to treat cancer. The most effective treatment methods depend
on the type of cancer you have, how it’s progressed, and your doctor’s
recommendations. Cancer can be treated in several ways, including:
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
Hormonal therapy
Targeted therapy
Stem cell transplants
What are the most common types of cancer?
Although there are many types of cancer, the most common are broken down
into the following categories:
Hodgkin Lymphoma & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
This cancer occurs within the lymphatic system, which is responsible for
creating germ-fighting white blood cells.
Breast Cancer
This cancer occurs within the breast tissue cells and can occur in both
women and men.
Lung Cancer
This cancer is often developed in patients who are 65 and over and can
be either small cell or non-small cell lung cancer.
Prostate Cancer
This cancer develops within a man’s prostate and is most common in
patients over 60.
Information for newly diagnosed cancer patients
We know that being diagnosed with cancer can be scary, but you’re
in good hands. Being diagnosed can be life-altering and impact every aspect
of your life. It’s important that you recognize what type of information
you need and where you can get it. Our Cancer Care team understands what
you’re dealing with, and we’re here to help. We encourage
you to use our resources and ask questions of our caring team of doctors,
nurses, and staff. We strongly recommend that you take advantage of our
new patient orientation program, which will provide you with the information,
resources, and support you need. The program will help you become more
knowledgeable about cancer as well as ways to cope with it, how to address
your supportive care needs, how to obtain referrals for supportive care
services, and where to turn for assistance when you need it.
Hodgkin Lymphoma & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Prostate Cancer
