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Be Aware and Take Action
October 2, 2023
By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can help to minimize the effect this disease has on women in our communities.
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Cancer Patients Benefit from Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery
June 14, 2023
New TrueBeam system enables an advanced standard of precision in cancer treatment
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Breast Cancer: Your Questions Answered
October 1, 2022
By: Lisa Skinner, Radiology Director Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and provide education on the most common symptoms and associated risk factors for the disease. By staying informed and taking preventive action to fight breast cancer, we can...
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Get Your Mammo: It's an hour that could save your life
October 5, 2021
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., behind only skin cancers.
read moreCancer Survivorship in 2021
July 16, 2021
The term ‘survivor’ often has a different meaning from one person to another. The National Cancer Institute defines a person as a survivor from the day of diagnosis through the rest each person’s life, whether that be measured in months, years, or decades.
read moreCatching Cancer Before it Hits Home
July 11, 2019
Do you enjoy watching baseball, supporting our community, raising breast cancer awareness, listening to live music or wearing pink? If you said yes to any of those, then come out to Fleming Stadium on Thursday, July 25 for the annual Paint the Park Pink Night sponsored by Wilson Medical Center, Greenlight,...
read moreCancer Diagnosis is a Challenge That Can Also Bring Blessings
May 23, 2019
Wow! May is a busy health and wellness month. There are more than 30 events recognized as health and wellness observances in May. Wilson Medical Center celebrated National Hospital Week this past week with many fun and memorable activities, an annual treat for employees, physicians and volunteers. Relay for Life’s “Passport...
read moreExercise could be the key to decreasing the risk of many cancers
April 11, 2019
Ah, the golden cloud that descends on us every April in NC, announcing that Spring is literally in the air, has arrived along with bursting blooms and greening trees! Among the many wonderful things about spring, the warmer weather and longer days that beckon us outside to play are great news...
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