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Caring for a patient’s health sometimes means treatment beyond the radiation therapy that about three quarters of cancer patients receive. As a radiation oncologist I am often called upon to help patients in other ways...
Cancers related to HPV, or human papilloma virus, are on the rise in the United States with about 32,000 new cases diagnosed in 2017. Closer to home, we’re seeing more cancers related to HPV in our clinic here in Madison...
In the flurry of a cancer diagnosis, the symptoms suddenly explained, the lessons in patience, managing fears, and sharing the diagnosis with family and friends, it’s understandable when the patient succumbs to exhaustion...
Almost all cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV, which is a family of very common viruses. “HPV is very prevalent amongst the population,” says Dr. Richardson, radiation oncologist. Most women will be exposed to HPV...
Many cancers affect women, but there are eight that we address in this risk factor graphic. While most people recover from cancer with treatment, others do not. It’s important to remember that some cancers may be...
“Turville Bay’s patient centered care is central to my life as a physician and as a radiation oncologist. But in order to receive a diagnosis, to enter our doors, to begin treatment, cancer care begins with screening,”...
Many patients that hear the words “you have cancer” enter our doors at Turville Bay Radiation Oncology Center. They are often apprehensive, overwhelmed, and sometimes fearful initially. During our first consultation we...
When it comes to caring for patients at one of the most vulnerable times of their life, our care extends to a carefully forged relationship. It begins when the patient is referred to us and continues through treatment and...
Treating cancer and other serious illness at Turville Bay has strengthened the value of the patient centered care we offer here. We created a space that comforts and supports patients throughout their treatment. When our...
This year marks Turville Bay’s 8th annual Cancer Survivors & Thrivers Ice Cream Social. Held on National Cancer Survivor’s Day, this is a free event for those who’ve been impacted by cancer – as patients, family...
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