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The Silent Threat: Radon and Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers

By Ankush Ratwani, MD

NOV 03, 2025 | Cancer Care, Lung Health

Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause overall, right behind smoking.

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Navigating Your Mammogram: Essential FAQs from a Nurse Practitioner
By Kate Hunley, APRN, WHNP-BC OCT 16, 2025 | Women's Health, Cancer Care
A Nurse Practitioner answers your essential mammogram questions. Understand timing, prep, the procedure, callbacks, and financial options.
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Beyond the Diagnosis: How Radiotherapy Becomes Your Ally in Breast Cancer Treatment
By Aria Shakeri, MD OCT 10, 2025 | Women's Health, Cancer Care
Radiotherapy is a finely tuned, powerful partner that can work with your surgery to give you the best possible outcome for breast cancer.
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Mammogram Myth Busters: Separating Fact from Fiction
By Kate Hunley, APRN, WHNP-BC OCT 07, 2025 | Women's Health, Cancer Care
Nurse Practitioner busts common mammogram myths! Get factual answers on pain, radiation safety, dense breasts, and early breast cancer detection.
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Financial Toxicity: A Hidden Side Effect of Cancer Treatment
By Katie Wyskoczka, LMSW, LIMHP MAY 19, 2025 | Cancer Care
Financial toxicity is any financial strain associated with receiving medical treatment. For cancer patients, this can be especially prevalent and resources are available to help.
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Beyond the Bedside: How Cancer Registrars Fight Cancer with Data
By Leslie Mlinar APR 16, 2025 | Cancer Care
Cancer registrars keep track of vital information, playing a critical role in improving cancer treatment and research.
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Don't Delay: Why Early Colon Cancer Detection Saves Lives
By Gokul Subhas, MBBS FEB 28, 2025 | Cancer Care, Gastroenterology
The recent statistics are alarming: nearly 20,000 Americans under 50 were diagnosed with colon cancer last year. This isn't just an older person's disease anymore.
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