Articles tagged with 'oncology' | OSF HealthCare

April is esophageal cancer awareness month.  Screening isn’t common for this cancer, so experts say it’s important to watch for symptoms, which can mimic heartburn.

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. 

For the first time, the American Cancer Society is reporting that colon and rectal cancers have come leading causes of cancer death in younger adults, just another example of an alarming trend. 

Radiation treatment for cancer has come a long way, making things safer and more convenient.

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. 

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. 

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

Good news from the American Cancer Society's latest report –  cancer deaths have significantly dropped since 1991. But medical experts say there's still a long way to go. 

For patients at the OSF Bobette Steely Hegeler Cancer Care Center in Danville, Illinois, visits will soon be more comfortable and streamlined thanks to $750,000 worth of interior renovations.

OSF HealthCare is marking the next phase of construction for the OSF Cancer Institute in Peoria with the arrival of the particle accelerator that will produce proton therapy treatments.

Patients of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in the greater Riverbend community will soon have access to a comprehensive network of pediatric providers through a recently-announced strategic affiliation with SSM Health.