Business Review: St. Mary’s New Cancer Treatment Center Opens

Jason Heckman, M.D., of St. Peter’s Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, joined Ray Graf in the WAMC studio on August 26 for Medical Monday. Dr. Heckman discussed a variety of topics, including the latest developments surrounding pancreatic cancer.

If you smoke, the most important step you can take to avoid or reduce your risk for lung cancer is to stop. This year the Great American SmokeOut (GASO) is on November 18 and is a great time to consider quitting your tobacco habit.

Some patients may be better served receiving radiation treatments in the prone position (lying face down) when they receive radiation to their breast tissue.