radiation

Radiation Therapy: Better Care in Less Time

For patients whom have to undergo radiation therapy, the visits can become numerous, but new cutting edge technology here in South-West Florida is reducing their sessions dramatically.

Why is it so Hard to Cure Cancer?

We have harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven’t found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any given time. Why is it so difficult to cure cancer?

What causes cancer and how is it treated?

One in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer. But what is cancer? Cancer experts at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) outline how cancer develops, the most common forms, how it’s treated and how to manage treatment side effects. They also discuss what the future holds for cancer treatment.