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All area cancer patients and survivors are invited to join us at our third annual Patient Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, September 29, 2017, from 11:00 to 1:00, in the Denali Room of Central Peninsula Hospital (240 Hospital Place, Soldotna). We welcome all patients and survivor ..

Everything You Should Know About A Colonoscopy Although colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death for both men and women, simple screenings are some of the most powerful prevention tools available. The popular screening test, known as a colonoscopy, is a simple pr ..

Early Signs Of Prostate Cancer To Look Out For Awareness and prevention are two key components in the battle against prostate cancer, the most common cancer among men. It’s estimated that one in six men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, but with the knowledge of what to look for, p ..

How To Do A Skin Cancer Self Exam Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with about one in every five people in the U.S. developing some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. Each year, there are more new cases of skin cancer than cases of lung, colon, prostate, and breast c ..

The Battle Against Cancer: Chemotherapy Vs. Radiation If you’re suffering from cancer, there are many different treatment options available that can help cure, or at least manage your cancer. However, the key to a fast and effective recovery is finding the right treatment option that meets your  ..

Our quarterly Patient Satisfaction Survey results are in and we are so thankful to our patients who took the time to respond! We are pleased to report that our overall average score was 4.94 out of 5! We wanted to share a few of our favorite comments: “Appreciated the staff from th ..

At the conclusion of radiation treatment and recovery, many patients will choose to return to work for either economic reasons or to restore a feeling of normalcy. It’s a happy milestone, and means you're feeling healthy enough to get back to your routine. At Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center, ..

At Peninsula Radiation Oncology Center, we’re not only a premier provider of lung cancer and radiation therapy. We also strive to be a trusted source when it comes to cancer knowledge and awareness. Although lung cancer may be a deadly disease, learning and understanding more about it can be hal ..

By Eugene Huang, M.D. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is among the top five most common cancers with a lifetime risk of approximately 5%. Sometimes, it can also be associated with hereditary conditions such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis or Lynch Syndrom ..

By Jamie Blom, M.D. My how things have changed…. Cancer in and of itself is a frightening word. Metastatic cancer, or cancer which had spread from where it started to other parts of the body, is downright devastating. Metastatic disease has meant the proverbial horse  ..