Riverside Cancer Care Center

External beam radiation therapy uses high energy radiation beams to destroy cancer cells. The radiation damages the DNA within the cancer of cells so that they can't grow and spread. Although radiation damages normal cells as well as cancer cells, the normal cells can repair themselves better and

Colon cancer is one of the most curable forms of cancer when found early, but in its early stages there are no symptoms. A colonoscopy can detect polyps, which can be removed before they have a chance to become cancerous or before the cancer spreads. When found and treated early, colon cancer can be cured

The diagnosis of skin cancer often starts after an individual asks their health care provider about a suspicious mark or bump on their skin or after a routine skin examination. The first thing a health care provider will do is inspect the suspicious area. They are looking at the area to determine

Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. The three main types of skin cancer are called basal cell, squamous cell, and malignant melanoma. Basal and squamous are most often associated with areas of high sun exposure and are usually curable through removing the lesion. Melanoma