World Cancer Day is an international event celebrated on February 4th each year to raise awareness and promote education about cancer. The day serves to remind people worldwide of the importance of taking action to prevent, detect, and treat the…

Cancer is a genetic disease, and genes are composed of DNA, one of life’s building blocks. Genes create various proteins within a cell that regulate cell behavior. When there is an unnatural change, or mutation, in a gene, it affects…

What Are the Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of reproductive cancer. This condition occurs whenever healthy cells mutate and begin growing abnormally, and it can be caused by past infections, environmental…

Colon and rectal cancers are among the leading causes of cancer deaths in the US. These two types of cancers are often referred to as colorectal. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises that you begin getting screenings for colorectal…

In a study published by the American Cancer Society, researchers detailed what most would agree are startling and ominous findings, the first being an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases are projected by the end of 2022. The second is…

Cancer care has developed greatly over recent years with the induction of artificial intelligence. More patients are being treated early as AI technology is becoming more widely available for facilities across the globe. If you’re not familiar with how AI…

Approximately 10 million people died of cancer worldwide in 2021, with 600,000 deaths occurring in the United States. More research on cancer tumors needs to be done to reduce the number of people diagnosed with cancer. Additionally, patients must be…

Genomics and genetic cancer research are advancing quickly and helping researchers improve their understanding of cancer. The valuable data can help identify individual risks, which can help guide prevention efforts. Cancer genomics research also changes how cancer patients are treated…

Did you know 1-in-8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? This unsettling statistic reveals why early detection is so important. Women need to be proactive about minimizing their level of risk by undergoing routine exams to…

September is National Blood Cancer Awareness Month. At Nashville Oncology, we’re committed to drawing awareness about cancer and the research and innovation helping to treat patients today. Hematology Is an Essential Science A hematologist studies blood and blood disorders, including…