Articles tagged with 'cancer' | OSF HealthCare

An OSF provider says you should follow this season's guidance for the RSV vaccine.

During holiday eating, you may encounter reflux. It's painful and annoying in mild cases and can necessitate surgery in advanced instances.

November 16 is the Great American Smokeout, a time to look into dropping the unhealthy habit.

Celebrities have been drawing attention to Endometriosis, when the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, is found outside of the uterus. The often painful condition can cause bleeding, pelvic pain and scarring. Dr. Vanessa Foster, an OB/GYN wit...

Bloating is not uncommon, but it has many causes. So it's important to see a health care provider if symptoms persist.

“During cancer, you have that mindset of ‘am I going to be able to achieve the things that I want? Am I still going to have that future I dreamt of?”These questions flooded the mind of Savanna Christensen in June 2020 when she received her first ovar...

A recent study finds that certain cancers are being diagnosed more in younger adults due to several factors such as drinking, smoking, poor diets and being overweight. 

An OSF partnership will bring OnCall Imaging to  Rock Falls  on  starting October 30 to provide high-quality, affordable screening and diagnostic imaging to the region.

Alcohol use went up during the pandemic. It's a risk factor for fatty liver disease.

Federal officials drafted a groundbreaking recommendation surrounding common breast screenings. We share the new guidance and when you should talk with your doctor.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts are reframing the thinking about treatment of the disease: it doesn’t have to mean loss of your breasts.

Cancer takes a toll in many ways - fatigue, pain, neuropathy - and more. One way to combat the side effects is oncology rehabilitation, which helps survivors get back on their feet. 

OSF cardiothoracic surgeon: “When we are metabolically healthy, our bodies are properly utilizing the inputs we are giving it."

While many breast cancer risks are out of your control, there’s just as much you can control.

Lumps are not the only thing to watch for when doing your monthly self-check for breast cancer.

Early detection of issues like breast cancer can mean a better outcome.

Country star Toby Keith is one of about 26,000 people diagnosed every year with stomach cancer. Experts say if you notice anything out of the ordinary, let your doctor know right away. 

To mark World Lung Cancer Day on August 1, health care providers are talking about risks and who should get screened.

“Treatment today is so easy,” says a gastroenterology advanced practice provider at OSF HealthCare.

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that will impact 35,000 people this year. While incurable, people like famed journalist Tom Brokaw are living longer with this cancer thanks to medical advances. ...

Khloe Kardashian is the latest to talk about her brush with melanoma, a skin cancer associated with sun exposure. 

Researchers from OSF HealthCare and academic partners have developed an algorithm to predict and balance the workload among cancer patient navigators.

Cancer isn't just an older person's disease. In the last 30 years, cancer among people under age 50 is on the rise for a number of reasons including diet, obesity and a lack of screening. 

Hematuria, or blood in the urine, is seen commonly in clinics just like UTIs. Dr. Uwais Zaid talks about the causes and treatments that could save your life.

OSF HealthCare Foundation and KBSTRONG Foundation are collaborating to bring world-class glioblastoma research, programs and services to patients in central Illinois and beyond.We are pleased to share that the KBSTRONG Foundation has donated $100,000...

Pancreatic cancer is not a common cancer, but there have been a few celebrities over the years who've died from the disease. The latest is TV host Jerry Springer who died at the age of 79. 

There are roughly 20,000 new cases of esophageal cancer in the U.S. each year.  Learn about the signs, symptoms, and when to see your doctor.

New center to offer the most promising medical advances and trial options to cancer patients 

Patient navigators not only help with care but make sure life-saving appointments aren’t missed.

A new FDA regulation is aimed at early cancer detection because all women who get a mammogram will be required to learn if they have dense breasts.