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When you think of cancer treatment, your mind might jump to chemotherapy or radiation, but what about bone marrow transplant (BMT)? A BMT may be needed by a cancer patient when the doses of chemotherapy or radiation are so high that they will cause permanent damage to the stem cells in the patient’s bone marrow.… Continue Reading Unite in the Fight funds Transplant Day Celebration for Patients

Soy and dairy products have been controversial in the past whether they increase or decrease the risk of cancers. This confusion has continued to grow due to the lack of easy to interpret information available to the public. With the continued research throughout the years, studies have shown that when cancer patients incorporate soy and… Continue Reading The benefits of soy and dairy for cancer survivors

Going to the doctor’s is not usually a pleasant experience, but it is one that can be ameliorated with the right details in the waiting areas. “Currently the atmosphere for patients and families waiting for treatment on the first floor of the Outpatient Services Clinic shows potential for improvement,” said Angela Maskey, Guest Relations Coordinator… Continue Reading Unite in the Fight funds enhancements for patient experience at the GCC Outpatient Clinic

One minute, he is a young, healthy, physically active man with his entire life in front of him. The next, he’s a patient in the lobby of the Georgia Cancer Center at Wellstar MCG Health waiting to see a urologic oncologist after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. But he won’t be a patient for long… Continue Reading Helping Men Handle Their Mental Health and Their Future After Testicular Cancer