As the third most diagnosed cancer in men and women, colon cancer accounts for nearly 100,000 new cases of cancer in the U.S. each year. Fortunately, the death rate from colon cancer has been on the decline for several decades thanks to earlier detection and improvements in treatment. At Regional Cancer Care Associates, our dedicated … Continued
Colon cancer is often diagnosed at a later stage than many other common cancers simply because symptoms do not manifest when the disease is in early stages. However, any persistent, unexplained changes in your health should always be reported to your physician. More common symptoms of colon cancer can include a change in bowel habits … Continued
When it comes to the colon, there are two main conditions that are considered precancerous – adenomas and hereditary colorectal syndromes. While they’re not thought to be cancerous, these conditions indicate abnormal changes to cells that may eventually become colorectal cancer. That’s why it’s important to watch out for all signs of colon cancer, especially … Continued
Since the 1970s, the colon cancer mortality rate has been steadily declining for both men and women. The specialists at Regional Cancer Care Associates in New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland have seen similar trends in their practices. For newly diagnosed patients, this means they may have a greater chance of survival compared to patients with … Continued
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Medium-sized and even smaller employers can help control the impact that an employee’s cancer care has on their insurance costs while still ensuring that the employee has access to the latest evidence-based treatments, according to Denis Fitzgerald, MD. “As a hematologist/oncologist, I see the human toll of cancer every day. And as an owner of … Continued
Regional Cancer Care Associates Partners with Thomas Edison State University Partnership Enables Staff from One of the Largest Oncology Physician Networks in the U.S. to Advance Their Education TRENTON – Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA®) is partnering with Thomas Edison State University to offer educational opportunities to its 800 employees who are interested … Continued
(Hackensack, NJ, January 18, 2018) – While periodic chemotherapy treatments are considered vitally important to the care and recovery of cancer patients, it’s what occurs – or does not occur — between treatments that can heavily influence the patient’s health and capacity to recover. That’s why Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc.(Horizon), New Jersey’s largest health insurer, … Continued
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