Colon cancer can be fatal but is preventable if signs are detected early. For reluctant patients, there are many screening options that may save lives.
At 19, Jillian Williams was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare pediatric bone cancer. Williams and her family chose University Health’s Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer treatment program for care.
One in 8 women in this country will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In this video interview Dr. Pamela Otto identifies steps women can take to reduce their risk for getting breast cancer.
After Desiree found out that she had a high-risk condition called placenta accreta, she switched to University Hospital. Today, both Desiree and her son are strong and healthy.
A nurse’s journey in the fight against colon cancer
Valerie Gonzalez, a University Health nurse, was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. She urges others to recognize the signs and risk factors of colon cancer.