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What is bladder cancer and am I at risk?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon What is bladder cancer and am I at risk? Bladder cancer is made up of malignant cells that originate in tissues of the bladder, which is the organ where urine is stored. To better understand bladder cancer, it is important to know that the...

My skin is turning yellow. Do I have gallbladder cancer?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon My skin is turning yellow. Do I have gallbladder cancer? Jaundice is a key symptom of gallbladder, so if you are experiencing yellowing of the skin and eyes, you should see a doctor for testing to determine if the cause is gallbladder cancer....

Is surgery the best option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon I always hear about women diagnosed with breast cancer opting for a mastectomy right away. Is surgery the best option for Triple Negative Breast Cancer? Surgical treatment, including mastectomy (removing the breasts) and/or oophorectomy...

Why Self Breast Exams are Important and How to DIY

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Why Self Breast Exams are Important and How to DIY Self-exams are a simple and free way to take control of your health. By knowing how your breasts normally feel, you can detect changes in them and take action without waiting for your annual...

Does the location of sarcoma affect treatment options?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Does the location of sarcoma affect treatment options? Location can affect which treatment option your doctor will recommend. If your sarcoma has spread to the lymph nodes, a good treatment combination might be chemotherapy, surgery, and...

What are common risk factors for Triple Negative Breast Cancer?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon With Triple Negative Breast Cancer there are some risk factors over which, unfortunately, women have no control. These include race, age, and genetics. African American and Latina women are three times more likely to develop Triple Negative...

Why are metastasis and recurrence common with sarcoma?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Why are metastasis and recurrence common with sarcoma? Before we get into why metastasis and recurrence are so common in cases of sarcoma, let's explain these terms. Metastasis: Describes cancer cells that spread to a different part of the body...

Triple Negative Breast Cancer

With Triple Negative Breast Cancer there are some risk factors over which, unfortunately, women have no control. These include race, age, and genetics. At Causenta, treatment alternatives are specific to each patient and look at more than the cancer. "When we do a...

People speak about cervical cancer like it’s not a big deal. How concerned should I be?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon People speak about cervical cancer like it's not a big deal. How concerned should I be? Cancer is a serious thing no matter the type or where in the body it is located. That is why early detection is key. Specifically, with cervical cancer,...

What makes Triple Negative Breast Cancer different from other types of breast cancer?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon What makes Triple Negative Breast Cancer different from other types of breast cancer? In order to understand how Triple Negative Breast Cancer is different from other types of breast cancer, it is important to understand that cancer cells are...

Bladder Cancer

"Bladder cancer is made up of malignant cells that originate in tissues of the bladder, which is the organ where urine is stored. A challenge with bladder cancer is that people may not know they have it until it is in a late stage. Especially with bladder cancer,...

5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for the Changes that Come with Cancer

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon 5 Ways to Prepare Your Child for the Changes that Come with Cancer September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, reminding us how important it is to talk about the disease that kills more children in the U.S. each year than any other disease....