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Advancements in Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a necessary time to increase awareness and highlight the importance of the second most common cancer in men worldwide—prostate cancer. Fortunately, advancements in prostate cancer research have led to promising improvements in treatment possibilities. In recent years, breakthroughs in risk identification, early detection, and targeted treatments and therapies are helping to provide better outcomes for men with the disease. Genetically associated prostate cancer...

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Tips to Help Reduce Stress and Relax

We understand that cancer can cause a series of emotions. Remember, there is no right or wrong way to feel. Whether you were diagnosed with cancer or supporting a loved one, finding ways to relax and reduce stress will improve your overall health. Stress can affect the immune system, disrupt sleep and cause digestive issues and pain. Relaxation provides physical and emotional benefits, and practicing mindfulness can help you feel strong and focused.  What is Mindfulness and Its Benefits? Mindfulness...

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Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists, OneOncology and TMC Healthcare Open Two New Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging Facilities in Southern Arizona

Two New Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging Facilities Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists, OneOncology and TMC Healthcare Open Two New Radiation Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging Facilities in Southern Arizona   March 8, 2021; Tucson, AZ – Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists (ABCS), OneOncology, and TMC HealthCare (TMC) today announced that through their joint venture, they have opened two new, free-standing centers focused on radiation oncology and advanced diagnostic imaging. The...

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Have you had your flu shot yet?

The Importance of Being Vaccinated The physicians at Arizona Blood and Cancer Specialists want you and your loved ones to have the best chance of living well by reminding you to get vaccinated. Immunizations are one of the greatest achievements in medicine and they save millions of lives annually. Adults should be up to date on all of their vaccines. The vaccinations we receive as children don’t last for a lifetime. Adults need to be vaccinated yearly against influenza. The flu season in the...

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Breast health is paramount.  In today’s world we have multiple means to screen for and prevent breast cancer, but several of these are underutilized or inappropriately administered.  The goals of this article are to provide actionable recommendations and dispel commonplace breast cancer myths.  Breast cancer screening is consequential to breast health.  We screen to detect breast cancer at an early stage when it is most treatable and most curable.  Overall, death rates...

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