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Using the Immune System to Treat Cancer with Immunotherapy
Your immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and other organs that work together to protect you from disease and infection. When it comes to certain illnesses like cancer, your existing immune system needs a little help. Immunotherapy treatment can boost...
Lumpectomy or Mastectomy? Which Is Right for You?
If you have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, making decisions about your treatment can be an overwhelming part of an already difficult time. Although your options will vary depending on the stage and type of cancer you have and your overall health, many...
Patient Story: Jenny and Greg Fry
The Untold Side of Cancer: Jenny Fry Documents Her Husband, Greg’s, Cancer Journey Pain Turns to Peace When Greg was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2019, Jenny, Greg's wife of 20 years, was devastated. Greg was a healthy 57-year-old guy. “How...
Sharing Your Cancer Diagnosis at Work
It can be challenging to think about how your life may change after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Having to bring a deeply personal discussion to the workplace can add to that mental struggle. But over the long term, creating a plan you can reveal in your time and at...
HPV and Cervical Cancer: What’s the Connection?
When it comes to cervical cancer, nearly all cases are caused by exposure to the human papillomavirus, or HPV. Thankfully, cervical cancer is almost always preventable. Understanding more about HPV and cervical health in general can greatly help in the prevention of...
Get to know William (Bill) Pearman, Missouri Cancer Associates’ newest member of the oncology team.
Bill is a Missouri native with a vast health care background and decades of experience specializing in emergency care. We’re so excited to have Bill join our team of health care professionals! Read his full bio here. When did you know you wanted to become a nurse?...
Cancer Treatment Options: Angela’s Chemotherapy Story
You’ve just been diagnosed with cancer. It’s scary. Your mind is a mix of shock, fear and worst-case scenarios. With so many thoughts going on in your head, you might be wondering: What’s the next best step? You want to make sure you’re doing everything you can as you...
Testicular Cancer: Myths and Facts
With advocacy groups such as the Movember Foundation and stories like Lance Armstrong, who famously battled the disease, there are still many men who don’t understand the facts when it comes to testicular cancer. Medical oncologist Dr. Andrew Iliff and urologist Dr....
Inspired by Cancer Patients – Interview with Book Author Mark Tungesvik, MD
Dr. Mark Tungesvik is a medical oncologist, hematologist and author of The Narrow Path, a fiction book series that explores themes of grief, finding hope and picturing the afterlife. Tungesvik, who is passionate about not only providing his cancer patients with...
Meet Sue Culwell, Volunteer
Sue Culwell, volunteer since April 2021 Sue was born and raised in Vandalia, Missouri. She has two amazing kids and seven beautiful grandkids (Makenzie, Nick and Emma Barnes and Michael, Patrick, Izzy and Quintan Culwell). Missouri Cancer Associates Executive Director...
