Ackerman Cancer Center Blog
Talking Health: Getting Screened for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer testing is easy, quick and important.
Let’s Talk About It: The Benefits of Counseling During Your Cancer Journey
Shelby Goodman, MSW, RCSWI, Oncology Social Worker A cancer diagnosis can be challenging for patients and everyone involved in their
Proton Therapy in Prostate Cancer Compared to Conventional Photon (x-ray) Therapy – The COMPPARE study
Do reduced doses translate into better Quality of life? How comparable is the disease control? These questions are being addressed by the COMPPARE study.
Dr. Scot Ackerman Joins WJXT and Speaks on Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most silent types of cancer and is rarely detected during its most curable stages.
Modifications, Adaptations and Variations in Breast Cancer Radiation Treatments – one size certainly does not fit all
Radiation is an integral part of treatment in breast cancer. While multiple modalities, such as 3D conformal radiotherapy, IMRT, and proton therapy, are utilized to deliver this radiation, several different treatment regimens have been evaluated and validated with convincing evidence.
Breast Cancer Treatment and Heart Disease
Reports from the American Heart Association have understandably triggered many questions and concerns for breast cancer survivors.