Ask the Doc: David Hill, MD, FCCP Director of Clinical Research at Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
Why is smoking bad for our health, and how can quitting smoking reduce your risk of cancer?
Cancer Information
Get the latest cancer-related information, including screening recommendations, treatment, technology, risk factors, and statistics. For additional information and resources, we encourage you to sign up for our AWARE newsletter.What You Need to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. In 2022, approximately 108,860 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer and 49,990 with rectal cancer, according to estimates from the American Cancer Society.
Assess Your Cancer Risk With a New ACS Online Tool
Do you know your cancer risk? Now there’s an easy way to find out what might be affecting your personal cancer risk—and what steps you can take to lower it.
Your Guide to Undergoing Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is one of the most common and effective treatments for treating cancer, but beginning it often comes with many questions. This post breaks down how chemotherapy works, what patients typically experience, and practical ways to stay as comfortable and supported as possible throughout treatment.
Medical Oncology: What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Being referred to a medical oncologist can be overwhelming and stressful, but knowing what to expect at your first oncology appointment can help ease your anxiety and prepare you for the next steps in your cancer treatment journey.
Ask the Doc: Joseph Ravalese, III, MD Radiation Oncologist
The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center
What is Dupuytren’s contracture and how is it treated?
Tips for Protecting Your Skin This Summer
Warm weather is a great opportunity to get outside. Being in nature has a number of health benefits, including fighting depression and anxiety, reducing stress, improving mood, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cancer risk, but while you’re enjoying the outdoors, don’t forget to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays.
What Is PET/CT Imaging? How It Helps Detect and Treat Disease
At The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, cutting-edge imaging technology plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating cancer. One of the most advanced techniques available today is PET/CT imaging, which combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) to provide detailed insights into the body’s internal structures and functional activity.
Ask the Doc: David Hill, MD, FCCP
Waterbury Pulmonary Associates
What advice do you have for people who are at high risk for lung cancer?
Low-Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening: Are You a Candidate?
Did you know that although lung cancer screening is extremely effective at identifying lung cancer in the early stages and improving survival rates, 95.5% of people who qualify for lung cancer screening have not been screened?
Here’s what you need to know about lung cancer, lung cancer screening, and whether you qualify.