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What Makes a Healthy Cell Turn Cancerous?

Healthy cells turn cancerous when they experience a genetic change that causes the cell to become immortal. Instead of undergoing regular cellular death, the immortal cell continues to live, but no…
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Top 5 Ingredients of a Healthy Diet During Radiation Cancer Therapy

Including the top 5 ingredients to a healthy diet during radiation therapy is a recipe for a swift recovery with fewer side effects. Radiation therapy can change how a patient’s body accepts certain foods and uses nutrients. Each radiation therapy patient reacts differently to treatment.
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Why Radiation Therapy May Be a Good Option for GU Cancer Treatment

More than 1.7 million people receive a cancer diagnosis each year, reports the National Cancer Institute, and more than 600,000 will lose the battle. While cancers may occur in any area of the body, their…
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How Frequently Do You Need Radiation Therapy?

Cancer is a devastating diagnosis, affecting approximately 14 million new people per year per the National Library of Medicine. As technology and research has advanced, the possibility of survival has…
Radiation therapy cancer treatment can cause fatigue.

Why Am I Tired After Radiation Therapy?

A cancer diagnosis changes your life. Depending on the type of cancer, treatments may include chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, surgery, immunotherapy and radiation therapy, or a multidisciplinary…
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The Complete Radiotherapy Care Team Breakdown

Cancer and life-changing diagnoses requiring radiotherapy are terrifying. The sudden jolt of uncertainty is overwhelming, and the chaos of treatment leads to even higher levels of stress. While radiotherapy…

What Is Proton Therapy?

Cancer remains the second leading cause of death around the world, reports the World Health Organization. It claimed an estimated 9.6 million lives in 2018, and about one in six deaths will be attributed…
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CURE Article Recap feat. John Heinzerling, MD

John H. Heinzerling, MD Everyone desires a cure for cancer; however, people need to understand that every cancerous process is different. This means that every type of cancer will require its own individual…
Dr. Chris Corso (SER0) hosted Senator Burr’s staff on behalf of ASTRO at radiation therapy center in Charlotte, NC

Dr. Corso at SERO Hosts Senator Burr’s Health Policy Director

Without a doubt, there have been numerous advances in the field of cancer diagnostics and treatment over the past few decades. These advancements have given hope to individuals and families suffering…
External Beam Radiation Therapy | Common Questions and Misconceptions About Radiation Therapy

Common Questions and Misconceptions About Radiation Therapy

The internet can be a difficult platform to use when you're looking for answers following a recent cancer diagnosis. Whether you're bouncing from page to page or navigating myths and misinformation,…
External Beam Radiation Machine | Best Therapy to Treat and Manage Cancer Pain

How to Treat Cancer Pain

SERO radiation oncologist, Vipul V. Thakkar, MD shares the top three, physician-approved techniques to treat pain related to cancer. Continue reading to learn more about the following options for comfort…