"I am elated to be part of this growing network and Oncology/Hematology department at Canton-Potsdam Hospital."

Dr. Higgs noted she is a life-long learner in her field, as oncology is constantly changing.

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the U.S. Knowing about its symptoms and where to find treatments and screenings is key to helping reduce the number of deaths.

Black women who use certain chemical hair products are more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer, according to a new study.

Knowing how your breasts look and feel is important for preventing breast cancer. Our experts outline what to look for and when it is time to ask for an additional screening.

Being diagnosed with breast cancer is often disorienting and scary. Lori Medeiros, MD, walks through the process of what women should know about what comes next.

Walking into your first mammogram screening can feel daunting. Our experts have advice on what to expect to make this unknown intimidating.

Density can play a significant role in a woman’s breast health – especially when it comes to imaging and screenings. Our experts share what women need to know.

Rochester Regional Health and American Cancer Society are proud to support women with breast cancer, breast cancer survivors, and their family and friends.

For patients who undergo mastectomy surgery, the process can be full of complex information and emotions. Lori Medeiros, MD, explains how it works.

For patients with cancer who go through radiation and chemotherapy treatments, experiencing pain is a common side effect. But you don’t need to suffer through it.

There are many steps women can take to help prevent the most common types of gynecological cancers. The first one is knowing what to look for.

Advances in DNA technology allow women to better understand their risk for many illnesses – and helps health care providers know how to best prevent and treat them. Our experts share how that process works.

Dual board certified Oncologist Velmalia Matthews-Smith, MD, has returned to the Center for Cancer Care.

There are tens of thousands of clinical trials underway for cancer research in the United States. Here is what you should know about the process.

A new cancer diagnosis and the journey through treatment can be accompanied by many sudden changes in a person’s life. The Collaborative Care team at the Lipson Cancer Institute can help.

Screenings help to prevent disease and illness or detect them earlier when they are most treatable. For Men’s Health Month in June, Rochester Regional Health providers are reminding men to have their prostates checked regularly.

Cancer survivors face a number of challenges through diagnosis and treatment, and every day is worth celebrating. There are many ways to celebrate and honor survivors; here are a few.

A new tool in the fight against lung cancer is now available for patients at Rochester Regional Health.

Starting at age 45, most Americans are recommended to begin colorectal cancer screenings. So which type of screening should you have? Asim Mushtaq, MD, weighs in.