by Ray Sanford | Nov 30, 2018 | Department of Radiation Oncology
Here is something for thought, for those who take time to go and get their nails done. The Skin Cancer Foundation, which is a global organization established for the sole purpose of getting the word out on prevention and detection of skin cancer, has a stance on the...
by Ray Sanford | Sep 23, 2016 | Department of Radiation Oncology, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Uncategorized
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This month is about being aware and informed. This particular issue hits close to home as the majority of our patients at our Department of Radiation Oncology are being treated for prostate cancer. Risk Factors A risk...
by Ray Sanford | Jul 13, 2016 | Department of Radiation Oncology, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Uncategorized
What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. It occurs when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells triggers mutations, or genetic defects, that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. There are three major...
by Ray Sanford | Feb 16, 2016 | Acute Care, Community Events, Department of Behavioral Health, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Sleep Diagnostics, Diagnostic Imaging Department, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Hospital Information, New Patient, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
We Aspire for a Better You Welcome to the introductory issue of Aspire’s Community Newsletter! We want to share our objectives, ask for your feedback about the topics featured, and keep you up to date on our company news. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding...
by Ray Sanford | Mar 13, 2015 | Colorectal Cancer, Department of Radiation Oncology, General Information, Helpful Tips or Information, Uncategorized
Since 2000, March has been designated Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States, and the second most deadly, according to Healthfinder.gov. It is most often found in people age 50 and over, and it...
by Ray Sanford | Jan 20, 2015 | Department of Radiation Oncology, Helpful Tips or Information, Uncategorized
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so we here at Aspire Hospital would like to provide some information about what cervical cancer is, what its common causes are, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent and treat it. What is cervical cancer? Cervical...