Wellness
Head and Neck Cancer: Learn the Risk Factors and Warning Signs
April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and an ideal time for every adult to check with their medical and dental provider about risk factors and warning signs. […]
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LiveSmart: HPV Vaccine – Is the Message Making it to Families?
The facts are clear – the HPV vaccine is cancer prevention and it can’t wait. Having a conversation with your child’s pediatrician is critical. […]
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LiveSmart: Male Over 40? Be Aware of the HPV and Cancer Connection
Middle aged men are being diagnosed with head and neck cancer at a historically high rate, and studies point to the major culprit being HPV. […]
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LiveSmart: Cervical Cancer Diagnosis – What Comes Next?
A cervical cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and is one followed by numerous questions, not the least of which is “what comes next?” […]
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LiveSmart: Screenings, Vaccination Critical in Preventing Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month – Here are the steps you can take to prevent cervical cancer in yourself, as well as those you love. […]
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Spectrum News: HPV and the Dangers it Poses to Kids
Spectrum News interviewed Mark Osborn, M.D., Chief of Pediatrics for St. Peter’s Hospital, and a provider with St. Peter’s Children’s Health Center, and radiation oncologist Duncan Savage, M.D., of St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center, about the dangers HPV poses to children. […]
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Spectrum News: Who’s Spotting HPV-Related Cancer in Men?
Spectrum News interviewed Duncan Savage, M.D., radiation oncologist at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, for its story on diagnosing HPV-related cancers in men. […]
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Spectrum News: Rising Rates of HPV Mouth Cancer in Men
Dr. Duncan Savage, a radiation oncologist with St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care, was featured in a Spectrum News story on the rise in HPV-related cancers in men. […]
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WNYT NewsChannel 13: Health Beat: HPV Outreach
Anne Lawton, RN, community outreach nurse for St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center, appeared on WNYT’s Health Beat with Benita Zahn to discuss HPV-related cancers and preventative efforts, including the HPV vaccine. […]
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LiveSmart: School Supply List – Don’t Forget Your Vaccinations!
September is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start making those back to school lists! Most importantly – don’t forget to make sure your child is up-to-date on their vaccines. […]