The University of Vermont Medical Center HealthSource blog is your leading source for cancer articles and information from industry experts. Read through a collection of cancer articles on a variety of conditions such as breast cancer, leukemia, melanoma, and prostate cancer. The HealthSource cancer blog features an array of regular authors and contributors from the medical world including doctors, nutritionists, nurse practitioners and healthcare executives.
Dense breasts reduce the effectiveness of mammograms and increase the risk for breast cancer. Dr. Sally Herschorn explains why, and talks about a new law that will help women find out if they are in this category. Learn more about breast density. Audio not displaying? Click here. Prefer to read the interview? Here is […]
In late December of 2017, Larry Michaels – realtor, outdoors adventurer, husband and friend – received a diagnosis of neuroendocrine gastrinoma pancreatic tumor. It was a rare diagnosis, surprising for a man who was so healthy and active. By the time his illness was discovered, the tumor had metastasized to his liver. Treating Larry’s Cancer […]
Men tend to take better care of their cars or boats than they do their own health. They are more reluctant to find time to schedule a health check. They often “tough it out” to avoid receiving bad news or feeling vulnerable. A preventive health check based on your age is a critical and a […]
How Common is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is common. In the United States, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year than any other type of cancer. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight causes DNA mutations in the skin that build up over time and eventually cause skin cancer. Fortunately, exposure to ultraviolet radiation is […]
Activities in the sun in Vermont are just as enjoyable as winter activities. However, with the warmer weather, we tend to wear clothing that exposes us to more sunlight. But we don’t just expose ourselves to light we can see, we are exposed to ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light is something we are not able to […]
It’s Testicular Cancer Awareness Month—a great opportunity to build awareness for this rare cancer that mostly affects young men. Today, it is a largely survivable disease. That’s why early detection is so important. Testicular cancer is THE most common cancer in young men ages 20-35 years old. The average age at the time of diagnosis […]
The American Cancer Society estimates 97,220 new cases of colon cancer and 43,030 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2018. It is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but it is one of only a few cancers that may be prevented through screening, and when found at […]
How are we doing at screening for colorectal cancer in Vermont? Nationwide, our rate is only 66 percent. In Vermont, we are doing better at 71 percent, but there is still high variability across the state ranging from 64 percent to 77 percent. Let’s kick colorectal cancer in the butt! Get tested today. Colon Cancer: […]
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Educate and empower yourself to protect your health and that of the ones you love. Before the 1950s, cervical cancer was common and deadly. The introduction of Pap smear screening programs in the 1950s has resulted in a significant drop in cervical cancer incidence. Despite the groundbreaking test, about […]
