Cancer

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Smokers and Never Smokers are at Risk for Lung Cancer and UConn Health is on the Forefront of Finding it Early

It's lung cancer awareness month and UConn Health is on the forefront of technology to find it before it is even detectable or in the early stages leading to treatment and cures.

Chair of Surgery, Dr. Kevin Staveley-O'Carroll (left) and Dr. Eric Kimchi, chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology, during a patient visit at UConn Health.

UConn Health Minute: Gastroesophageal Cancer

Gastroesophageal junction cancer is among the fastest growing cancers in the country. Chair of surgery at UConn Health, Dr. Kevin Staveley-O’Carroll, says treatment usually involves surgery and thanks to minimally invasive techniques, a patient’s recovery is much improved.

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Plant power: Using diet to lower cancer risk

Research has shown that eating a plant-based diet may provide a healthier alternative to the Standard American Diet, which is typically high-calorie loaded with red meat, high-fat dairy products, heavily processed foods, fast foods, refined carbohydrates, added sugars, and salt. The American Institute for Cancer Research promotes a plant-based diet.

UConn Health Imaging technician Charline Francois administers a mammogram

UConn Health Community Programs Helping Under Insured and Uninsured with Breast Cancer Screenings

UConn Health community health worker helped Vanessa Neira who was concerned about breast cancer obtain a free mammogram and breast cancer services.

The Campeonas/Champions class 9/11/24 5 women with their certificates

‘Campeonas’/Champions Encourage Discussion of Breast Cancer Screening Among Women

The Campeonas Program at UConn Health provides training that prepares women, through a peer group program to encourage early detection through annual screening.

Terry Deely at her last chemotherapy appointment

Breast Cancer Survivor is an Inspiration for Others

In the United States, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, aside from skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024, there will be about 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women. But there is hope.

Radiology technician Charline Francois during a mammogram at UConn Health Imaging at 5 Munson Road in Farmington.

UConn Health Minute: Breast Cancer Screening

Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer and with more younger women being diagnosed, it's important to pay attention to the new screening guidelines.

Dr. Upendra Hegde, Dr. Philip Kerr, Dr. Campbell Stewart, Dr. Margaret Callahan and Dr. Giao Phan (Photo credit: Sean Flynn, UConn)

Advancing Specialty Care for Metastatic Melanoma at UConn Health

The Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center in collaboration with the Dermatology Department now offers specialized melanoma care at UConn Health and the UConn School of Medicine.

Dr. Oladipo Cole

Connecting for Sickle Cell

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Meet Dr. Oladipo Cole on a Mission to Connect with and Cure More Patients Just Like His Brother

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UConn Health Selected for Duffy Status Health Equity Project

UConn Health has been selected among 24 health and hospital systems for the American Society of Hematology project to establish new blood reference ranges that better reflect diverse patient populations.