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Ways everyone can lower their cancer risk

Lifestyle changes you can make now to lower your risk of developing many types of cancers.

Sun Safety: Preventing Skin Cancer Exposure

As the summer heat continues, with some parts of the world breaking record temperatures, experts at Carle Health are reminding everyone to continue practicing sun safety.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy healed patient’s wound and touched his heart

A complex wound-healing situation brought Norman Jones to the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Carle BroMenn Medical Center but what he left with was not just healing, but a new extended family.

Sensitivity, safety, strengthening at the center of exercise program for cancer survivors

Cancer survivors can gently ease into exercise through a 10-week program.

Check your expectations at the door when it comes to colorectal cancer

The rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer makes it important for all adults to have a conversation with their doctor if they experience symptoms that may be consistent with colorectal cancer. The earlier colorectal cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.

From awareness to action: Vaccination, early detection and treatment saves lives

Knowledge is power when it comes to your health. If you have a cervix, here are three things you need to know about cervical cancer that can potentially save your life, a family member’s life, a friend’s life or someone else you know.

New rooftop garden opens this week at Carle Foundation Hospital

Carle Health Center for Philanthropy through generous donations from Carle Health team members and proceeds from the Carle Golf Open, and individual donations, worked with facilities to create a rooftop sanctuary for patients, visitors and staff.

Make March the month to learn about colorectal cancer

If you are 45 years old or older March is also a good time to learn more about colorectal cancer and your risks of developing this common disease.

A problem solver’s path leads to cancer survivorship

Taking a practical, well-reasoned approach to his cancer diagnosis pays off for this cancer survivor.

Summer means time to provide additional skin protection

Did you know your skin is your largest organ? It’s not to be taken for granted while you are working or recreating outdoors during these warm weather months.

Acting on mutated genes provides knowledge to families and results for generations

Some families choose genetic counseling to make decisions today and pass on knowledge to the next generation.

Gynecologic oncologist provides convenience of specialized care in east central Illinois

Carle Cancer Institute Normal and Carle Cancer Institute Urbana are fortunate to have a physician who specializes in gynecologic oncology. Her presence provides convenience and expertise to women who otherwise may have to travel long distances for treatment.

Three-time cancer survivor finally 'ready to talk about it'

September cancer survivor retreat open to all aims to help patients, families continue moving forward after a cancer diagnosis.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides post-radiation relief

After prostate cancer treatment, Milton Rhodes learned hyperbaric oxygen therapy could help with his uncommon side effect.

Colon cancer-free now: 'My irresponsibility got their attention'

Surgeon: Most of the time we can remove colon polyps during the screening. If they’re precancerous, we're done.

Don't let fear of pain keep you from life-saving mammogram

Funded by Carle Health Center for Philanthropy, new feature provides less pinching, squishing and discomfort during annual necessity.

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