Cancer Articles

The Meaning of Cancer Survivorship at St. Dominic

Cancer survivorship doesn’t begin when the last treatment ends. It begins the moment a person hears the words, “You have cancer.” That’s the philosophy guiding oncology survivorship navigator Jimmie Wells, MSN, RN, OCN, and her work at St. Dominic Hospital. Cancer...

Esophageal Cancer: What You Need to Know

Esophageal cancer is a serious and often silent disease, but with awareness and early action, outcomes can improve. Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, a thoracic surgeon with Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, recently shared his expertise on this complex and often silent...

Understanding Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancers may make up a small percentage of all cancer diagnoses in the U.S., but when they do occur, they can be complex, aggressive and life-altering. On a recent episode of Medical Monday with Brian Haldane, Rula Mualla, MD, a head and neck surgical...

Hope, Healing and Excellence in Cancer Surgery

In the world of cancer care, surgery can be one of the most hopeful turning points for a patient. It’s where compassion and clinical excellence meet.  That’s the perspective shared by surgical oncologists John Lyons III, MD, FACS, and Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO, FACS,...