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Cancer Care & Research

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 1: Let’s Talk Breast Cancer

During this episode of HEALTH Yeah! hear from three oncologists at Stony Brook Medicine who have an informative discussion on several topics related to breast cancer, including the signs and symptoms, risk factors...

October 31, 2024

3 min read

A woman with dense breasts being screened for breast cancer with an ultrasound.

Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

How Dense Breasts Affect Cancer Screening

Nearly half of all women over 40 have dense breast tissue, which can make it more challenging to detect breast cancer through standard mammograms. Mammography remains a vital tool for early detection...

October 30, 2024

4 min read

A woman speaking to her doctor about breast lumps as part of her breast cancer screening.

Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

Do Breast Cancer Lumps Hurt?

Breast cancer isn’t always easy to detect, as the great majority of cancerous lumps are painless. Breast pain is most frequently associated with benign (or noncancerous) breast conditions. Breast cancer lumps can...

October 30, 2024

3 min read

Cancer Care & Research Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Pain Management

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

Living with a serious illness can be a scary and confusing experience for you or your loved one. It’s a time when receiving dedicated, personalized care focused on minimizing pain and providing emotional support can...

July 1, 2024

3 min read

Cancer Care & Research

What is Sarcoma and How is it Treated?

Sarcoma is a rare group of cancers that can pose considerable challenges for both patients and their doctors. In the United States alone, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 13,500 new cases...

June 13, 2024

4 min read

Cancer Care & Research Dermatology

The Stages of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Prevention

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but when it’s detected early, it’s highly treatable.

March 5, 2024

5 min read

Cancer Care & Research Children’s Health

Childhood Cancer: The Most Common Questions from Parents Answered

With a childhood cancer diagnosis comes many questions about the future and how to move forward with treatment, while maintaining your child’s academic and social well-being. Below, Doctor Laura Hogan, the Division...

September 8, 2023

4 min read

Cancer Care & Research Women's Health

Understanding the Different Types of Breast Lumps

Benign and malignant breast lumps can originate from a variety of sources. They may develop from non-cancerous conditions like cysts, fibroadenomas, or papillomas, or can be a manifestation of breast cancer, as...

September 29, 2022

5 min read

Topic: Cancer Care & Research

HEALTH Yeah! Episode 1: Let’s Talk Breast Cancer

How Dense Breasts Affect Cancer Screening

Do Breast Cancer Lumps Hurt?

Can You Receive Palliative Care at Home?

What is Sarcoma and How is it Treated?

The Stages of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Prevention

Childhood Cancer: The Most Common Questions from Parents Answered

Understanding the Different Types of Breast Lumps

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