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.
Mike Scrodin of Colchester, VT, is a veteran who served in the Vietnam War and came to Vermont in 1990 from Colorado. In October 2016, he got a diagnosis that changed his life. This is his story in his own words. How did you learn that you had lung cancer? Mike Scrodin: I was a […]
When it was confirmed that I was pregnant with my second child, I couldn’t have been happier. I was so excited that I didn’t think much of the “dark spot” they saw in my ultrasound. The OB referred me to see surgeon Dr. Moore, where he did a rectal scope to take a biopsy of […]
In the United States, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of death. The American Cancer Society estimates 97,220 new cases will be diagnosed in 2018. Screening for colorectal cancer is important because when found at an early stage, it can frequently be cured. What are the Screening Choices? There […]
Prostate cancer kills 30,000 American men each year. That’s one out of every 40 men. One of every nine men will be diagnosed with it sometime in their lifetime. Prostate cancer can grow slowly and not cause symptoms in the early stages. That’s why screening is so important. We are here to clear up confusion […]
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 […]
