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Breast Cancer

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

What are the current screening guidelines for mammograms? What is the role of a radiologist? If you're told you have dense breasts, what does that mean? Get the answers to these questions and more from Thuy Pham, MD, a primary care provider at Valley's Lake Wilderness Clinic, and Jason Mann, MD, medical director for Valley's Breast Center, in this...

Cancer Center

Valley Receives $6 Million Grant to Advance Cancer Center Expansion

Valley Medical Center is proud to announce a generous $6 million grant from The Norcliffe Foundation, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of our new Cancer Center, which opened to our first patients on Monday. This funding will help propel the project into Phase 1B, bringing expanded services and enhanced care to cancer patients in S...

Colon Cancer

Strollin’ Through the Colon: Outreach Event Showcases Importance of Colon Health

Staff and visitors to Valley got an immersive lesson on colorectal health in December, thanks to a stroll through a 20-foot inflatable colon. In partnership with Colon Cancer Stars, a unique, fun and informational inflatable walk-thru colon provided valuable information about colon health. Valley's Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery, and Medical...

Lung Cancer

A Timeline of Recovery: How the Body Changes After Quitting Smoking

Most people are aware of the cancer risks associated with smoking, but quitting is often challenging, and many become discouraged after unsuccessful attempts. As an oncologist, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of stopping smoking—not only for cancer prevention but also for making cancer treatment more effective and reducing complications du...

Other Cancers

A Timeline of Recovery: How the Body Changes After Quitting Smoking

Most people are aware of the cancer risks associated with smoking, but quitting is often challenging, and many become discouraged after unsuccessful attempts. As an oncologist, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of stopping smoking—not only for cancer prevention but also for making cancer treatment more effective and reducing complications du...

Prostate Cancer

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Talk to Your PCP or Urologist About Getting Screened

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. The American Cancer Society says, “About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. But each man’s risk of prostate cancer can vary based on his age, race/et...