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Cancer Care & Research Diseases & Conditions

Testicular Cancer: How Early Detection Saves Lives

Movember, more than a month to celebrate mustaches, is really about raising awareness for men’s health issues, including testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer affecting young men between the...

November 20, 2025

5 min read

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Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

Empowering Insights about the Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer affects thousands of women each year, but greater awareness, advances in treatment, and ongoing research are helping improve outcomes and save lives. While symptoms can sometimes be subtle or mistaken for...

November 7, 2025

6 min read

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Cancer Care & Research Diseases & Conditions

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 22: Diagnosing and Treating Prostate Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, it’s estimated that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it one of the most common cancers in men. Despite its prevalence, prostate...

November 5, 2025

23 min read

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Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 21: Breast Health – Informed and Empowered

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women in the United States. It is also the second-leading cause of death from cancer among women. Regular screenings are...

October 20, 2025

21 min read

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Cancer Care & Research Health & Wellness Women's Health

What are the Current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines?

Breast cancer screening is an essential way to care for yourself and protect your health. Early detection can offer reassurance and open doors to more treatment options if needed. With imaging techniques like...

October 2, 2025

5 min read

A grandfather, who is at a higher risk of prostate cancer because of his age, carrying his granddaughter.

Cancer Care & Research Urology

When Should You Get a Prostate Exam?

Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in men, making up 29 percent of all male cancer cases in the United States. The encouraging news is that early detection can lead to successful treatment and...

September 26, 2025

5 min read

Experts from Stony Brook Medicine gather in the podcast studio to discuss lung cancer.

Cancer Care & Research

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 14: Knowledge is Power When Dealing with Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and in the United States. At Stony Brook Medicine’s comprehensive Lung Cancer and Chest Disease Center, our experts provide multidisciplinary care for lung...

June 12, 2025

26 min read

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Cancer Care & Research

How to Support Cancer Survivors: Physician-Recommended Strategies for Friends and Family

June is National Cancer Survivors Month, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience and triumphs of those who have faced cancer. Thanks to advancements in treatment and early detection, more people than ever are...

June 6, 2025

6 min read

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Cancer Care & Research Health & Wellness

Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

Finding lung cancer early can be life-saving, with survival rates as high as 90 percent when the disease is detected in its early, localized stages. This is why lung cancer screening is such a powerful tool in...

December 2, 2024

3 min read

A husband and wife looking over the best prostate cancer treatments available in early stages.

Cancer Care & Research Urology

Best Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Early Stages

After a prostate cancer diagnosis, it’s important to understand your treatment options. Learning about the fundamentals of prostate cancer, from diagnosis to treatment, will empower you to make informed decisions...

November 13, 2024

4 min read

Topic: Cancer Care & Research

Testicular Cancer: How Early Detection Saves Lives

Empowering Insights about the Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 22: Diagnosing and Treating Prostate Cancer

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 21: Breast Health – Informed and Empowered

What are the Current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines?

When Should You Get a Prostate Exam?

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 14: Knowledge is Power When Dealing with Lung Cancer

How to Support Cancer Survivors: Physician-Recommended Strategies for Friends and Family

Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines

Best Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Early Stages

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