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Riverside Cancer Care Center

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Every episode of cancer is unique, and you are not alone. Imaging and other diagnostic technologies, followed by personalized treatment from exceptionally skilled, experienced specialists, are keys to precise diagnosis and the best outcome possible. Patient Navigators lend a hand and ear offering support and insight throughout every stage of treatment. Alliances with UVA and the other academic centers insure physician access to cutting edge research. There are over a hundred different kinds of cancer, and we have the ability to treat the most important one – yours.

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  • Jenea' P. Selassie
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    Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:
    Who gets breast cancer?
    No one knows the exact causes of breast cancer. Doctors seldom know why one woman develops...  Full Post
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    What are the signs of colon cancer?
    A common symptom of colorectal cancer is a change in bowel habits. Symptoms include: Having...  Full Post
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    What risk factors are used to estimate breast cancer risk?
    Anything that increases the chance of developing a disease is called a risk factor. Risk...  Full Post
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    What can women do about breast cancer?
    Avoiding cancer risk factors such as smoking, being overweight and lack of exercise may help...  Full Post
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    Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:
    What are the different types of surgeries used to treat skin cancer?
    There are several methods of surgery for skin cancer. The method your doctor uses depends...  Full Post
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    Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:
    What determines how deep melanoma is?
    The Clark levels are used to describe how deep the melanoma has spread into the skin:...  Full Post
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    Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:
    What causes cancer?
    Cancer arises from a loss of normal growth control. In normal tissues, the rates of new cell...  Full Post
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    Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:
    What are the symptoms of endometrial (uterine) cancer?

    Possible signs of endometrial cancer include unusual vaginal discharge or pain in the pelvis. These and other symptoms may be caused by endometrial cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:

    • Bleeding or discharge
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    How are precancerous cervical conditions diagnosed?

    A Pap test is the standard way to check for any cervical cell changes. A Pap test is usually done as part of a gynecologic exam. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines recommend that women have a Pap test every 3 years, beginning at age 21.

    Because the HPV test can detect high-risk types

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    Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:
    Who gets breast cancer?

    Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed non-skin cancer in American women. An estimated 213,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. The risk of breast cancer increases as women get older. Over the years, researchers have identified certain characteristics, usually

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  • Riverside Cancer Care Center
    Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:
    Who gets breast cancer?

    Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed non-skin cancer in American women. An estimated 213,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. The risk of breast cancer increases as women get older. Over the years, researchers have identified certain characteristics, usually

    ...  Full Post
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    Riverside Cancer Care Center answered:
    What are the risk factors for thyroid cancer?

    Risk factors for thyroid cancer include the following:

    • Being between 25 and 65 years old
    • Being female
    • Being exposed to radiation to the head and neck as a child or being exposed to atomic bomb radiation. The cancer may occur as soon as 5 years after exposure.
    • Having a history of goiter (enlarged
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