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How nutrition can affect your risk of developing cancer

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March is National Nutrition Month and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

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How Proton Therapy targets cancer while protecting healthy tissue

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A cancer diagnosis is a difficult one to receive, and it is quickly followed by the need to make some big decisions. Possibly the most significant one is which treatments to opt for.

The Total Body MRI at Ackerman Cancer Center.
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Why proactivity in health is so important: The benefits of early detection

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In an age where preventive health care has become a priority for many, early detection of potential health concerns -- especially cancer -- can significantly influence the success of treatment and long-term outcomes.

No prostate cancer patient’s treatment journey is the same. Exploring alternative treatment strategies helps you understand which options are most appropriate for your specific condition.
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Navigating prostate cancer: Why a second opinion is crucial for treatment decisions

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Not only does a prostate cancer diagnosis bring uncertainty about the future, but it also presents the challenging task of deciding on the best treatment approach.

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Understanding breast cancer screenings: When to start, symptoms to watch for, and the role of advanced mammography

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Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers that affects women globally.

Dr. Scot Ackerman.
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Proactive screening matters: How men can take charge of their prostate health

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While the number of prostate cancers diagnosed each year declined sharply from 2007 to 2014, since then, the incidence rate has grown 3% per year overall and 5% per year for advanced-stage prostate cancer.

Battling cancer with proton therapy

Battling cancer with proton therapy

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Dr. Scot Ackerman with the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss how cancer patients could use proton therapy to help fight the disease.

Understanding multiple myeloma

Understanding multiple myeloma

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Dr. Scot Ackerman from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss symptoms of and prevention for multiple myeloma, an uncommon cancer of bone marrow cells.

Talking Health: Understanding breast cancer

Talking Health: Understanding breast cancer

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Dr. Scot Ackerman, oncologist from the Ackerman Cancer Center, joins us to help us better understand the options when it comes to catching the disease early.

Oncologist Scot Ackerman on Casey DeSantis' breast cancer

Oncologist Scot Ackerman on Casey DeSantis' breast cancer

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Breast cancer is relatively rare in women under 50.

Talking Health: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Talking Health: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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About one out of every 8 men will get prostate cancer in his lifetime.

New type of mammogram helps women detect breast cancer faster

New type of mammogram helps women detect breast cancer faster

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Dr. Gaelyn Scuderi joins us to discuss Contrast-Enhanced Mammography and how it could be effective in helping women spot breast cancer faster.

HEALTH HEADLINES


Palestinians struggle to obtain donated food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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UN agencies warn Israel plans for aid distribution endanger lives in Gaza

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How psychedelics could help treat anxiety and depression

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Thanks, mom! Things we inherit from our mothers whether we like it or not

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Kidney donor Nija Butler and kidney recipient Ambrealle Brown are photographed the day before graduating from Baton Rouge General's School of Nursing on April 28, 2025 in central Louisiana. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)
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Daughter says mom 'gave me life twice' with kidney donation as pair graduate nursing school together

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Why pancreatic cancer so deadly? Who's most at risk?

Why pancreatic cancer so deadly? Who's most at risk?

Read full article: Why pancreatic cancer so deadly? Who's most at risk?

Dr. Scot Ackerman with the Ackerman Cancer Center, joins us to talk about pancreatic cancer.

Talking health and the Olympics with Dr. Scot Ackerman

Talking health and the Olympics with Dr. Scot Ackerman

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As we follow the Tokyo Olympics we want to recognize some of the Olympians who've overcome incredible feats, including cancer, to get there.

Drop In Number Of Deaths From Cancer

Cancer deaths decreasing, but not for every type

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Dr. Scot Ackerman from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss a 30% drop in cancer deaths. But deaths from some cancers are rising.

Lung Cancer Risks

Lung Cancer Risks

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Dr. Scot Ackerman with Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to talk about risks besides smoking and when it is time to talk to your doctor about lung cancer concerns.

Men's Health: Discussing Concerns With A Doctor

Men's Health: Discussing Concerns With A Doctor

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Dr. Scot Ackerman, an oncologist, joins us to talk about the importance of talking to a doctor about concerns even though it may be uncomfortable.

Lifestyle Changes and Health

Lifestyle Changes and Health

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Dr. Scot Ackerman, an oncologist from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss how simple lifestyle changes could prevent between 30% to 50% of all cancers.

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