Cancer Articles

With Colorectal Cancer Screenings, 45 is the New 50

The older you get, the more necessary screenings are for certain health conditions. In 2018, the American Cancer Society lowered recommendations for colorectal cancer screenings from 50 years old to 45 — meaning the work of prevention starts a little earlier. The...

Are At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screenings Effective?

Discover just how effective at-home screenings for colorectal cancer really are.

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute Performs Appleby Surgery for Gastric Cancer

This rare surgery provides new hope for patients with aggressive cancers.  Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO, surgical oncologist at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, has performed the rare Appleby surgery to treat patients with gastric cancer. Dr. Al Efishat was able to...

Expert Advice for Your Breast Health

Breast health demands ongoing awareness and diligence. Sweekriti Adhikari, DO, medical oncologist hematologist with Our Lady of Lourdes J.D. Moncus Cancer Center, shares valuable insights on breast cancer, its risk factors and proactive strategies for your breast...