Each year, the U.S. sees more than 9,800 new diagnoses of testicular cancer, making it one of the most common cancers affecting young men. Although testicular cancer is easily treatable, experts recommend monthly self-examinations for early detection.
From Marie Curie's discovery of radium to their vital roles today, women have profoundly shaped cancer treatment and care in radiation oncology for over a century. Physicians, radiation therapists, and nurses are among the many women who continue to advance this field. Let's celebrate them during Women's History Month.
Research shows that at least 40% of cancer cases are linked to modifiable risk factors, underscoring how the choices you make today can significantly lower your risk tomorrow. Simple, consistent actions--like staying on top of screenings, quitting smoking, eating well, and knowing your family history--are your most powerful tools in the fight against cancer.
There are two main categories of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), which includes approximately 85 percent of cases, and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), which accounts for approximately 15 percent of cases.
This year is the 40th anniversary of the founding of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
By Tammy McCausland
As we enjoy warmer temperatures and bright sunshine, it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves, our families, our colleagues and our friends to use sunscreen and get screened.
By Lorrie LeGrand
This blog post is adapted from the article “The Radiation Oncology Specialist Role: A Growth Opportunity for Radiation Therapists” published in Radiation Oncology News for Administrators Volume 34 Number 5.
Leveraging data analytics can unlock powerful clinical insights, but building a program that does it successfully takes careful planning and strategy to implement. Here are seven strategies to help you achieve success.
By Tammy McCausland
Depending on who—or what tool—you ask, the definition of artificial intelligence (AI) and what it comprises can differ. Generally, machine learning, neural networks, deep learning and generative AI are technologies included under the general term “AI.”
By Tammy McCausland
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Most of us know someone, directly or indirectly, who has breast cancer, is a survivor or who succumbed to the disease.