All About Bile Duct Cancers
FEB 27, 2024Bile duct cancers are a very diverse group of gastrointestinal cancers that originate from the bile duct system that is contained both within and outside the liver.
Read MoreApril is Volunteer Month. All month, our wonderful cancer volunteers will share why they give of themselves, in their own words.
I have been a volunteer in Oncology at the Bergan Mercy Medical Center for almost four years. At first I was on the floor, keeping refreshments stocked for family and friends visiting our patients. Sometimes I would visit with patients, bringing them warmed blankets. I always offered an ear to listen if the patient needed to talk. During the transition of the new Pavilion, I was asked to help in Cancer Registry and I am still in that office today, as well as volunteering in the Genetics office. I also participate as often as I can in their blood drives.
Even though I no longer have direct contact with patients, with each name I read, as often as I can, I quietly acknowledge them and their families and their situation in a prayer. I volunteer because I meet new people and it is beneficial for me to do something for the good of others, expecting nothing in return.
- Patty Doyle
Bile duct cancers are a very diverse group of gastrointestinal cancers that originate from the bile duct system that is contained both within and outside the liver.
Read MoreA new lung cancer screening tool, a low-dose CT scan, provides the clearest images of lung nodules which signal early cancer.
Read MoreWorking toward a healthier lifestyle is important for overall health, as well as for cancer prevention. Having small, attainable goals along the way can help achieve your overall goal.
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