Lung cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Many patients with lung cancer have trouble adapting to the life changes that accompany the disease – or dealing with the physical and emotional symptoms it can bring. With help from … Continued
For men with prostate cancer, it may seem difficult to forget about the side effects they’re enduring and become motivated to hit the gym. However, exercise is a key component of living a long, healthy life – especially while receiving prostate cancer treatment. Studies show higher survival rates among men with prostate cancer who are … Continued
The new year opened on a real “low note” in the fight against cancer, and the oncology specialists of Regional Cancer Care Associates, LLC, or RCCA, couldn’t be happier. Iuliana Shapira, MD, the Chief Medical Officer of RCCA, explained: “On Jan. 8, the American Cancer Society reported the largest single-year drop in cancer deaths ever … Continued
Physicians’ Education Resource® (PER®), a leading resource for continuing medical education, will host the 2nd Annual Precision Medicine Symposium: An Illustrated Tumor Board. The dynamic symposium will take place April 17-18 at InterContinental New York Barclay in New York City and will be chaired by Andre H. Goy, M.D., chairman, executive director, and lymphoma division … Continued
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with lung cancer, you might be familiar with the uncomfortable side effects that both the disease and treatment can bring. And for many, those symptoms make it challenging to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet, something that’s crucial to lung cancer recovery. Here’s a look at some … Continued
An increasing number of medicines for psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and other chronic conditions are being delivered by intravenous infusion. These next-generation therapies provide patients with effective new treatment options, but also require them to make an important decision: where should I go for my infusion? In many cases, the … Continued
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it might seem counterintuitive to pass on treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. However, if you’ve been diagnosed with low-risk cancer, a non-invasive form of treatment known as active surveillance could benefit you in several ways. To find out if this treatment plan is … Continued
RCCA’s Annual Clinical Retreat is held, in concert with corporate partners, to allow oncologists, advanced practice nurses, oncology nurses and clinical research staff to openly discuss new advancements in clinical data and the future of Oncology diagnosis, prognosis & treatment. The 2019 RCCA Clinical Retreat was held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Breast cancer survivors often get tattoos to celebrate their recent victory over their disease. They may choose one or more artistic tattoos and, if they’ve undergone a mastectomy, can elect to receive tattoos that have the realistic look of nipples. Tattoos, however, can cause health complications for breast cancer survivors, many of whom are still … Continued
Regional Cancer Care Associates, LLC, or RCCA, is recognized nationally as a leader in providing evidence-driven, value-based oncology services. From helping to pioneer the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Oncology Care Model (OCM) to employing sophisticated analytics to ensure that the right patient receives the right treatment at the right time, RCCA has … Continued