Practice News

Dr. Viscusi Talks to Everyday Health About the Importance of Physical Therapy After Mastectomy

4/16/2024

Muscle strength Physical therapy exercises can strengthen weak areas to prepare for faster recovery after surgery, according to Rebecca Viscusi, MD, a breast surgical oncologist in Tucson, Arizona.  READ FULL ARTICLE
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Dr. Buscema quoted in article re: chemical hair relaxers and uterine cancer | DrugWatch.com

3/31/2024

It’s important to note that the risk of uterine cancer, also referred to as endometrial cancer, may also increase with other factors that interfere with hormone balance. One of the biggest risks is excess body weight, according to oncologist Dr. Joseph Buscema of Arizona Oncology. “The relationship between the increase in body weight and endometrial malignancy has been associated with the presence of excessive estrogen quantities in these individuals.  This factors into the development of endometrial cancer in younger cohorts of patients who have not gone through menopause, because of excess body weight, disturbance of ovulation that is associated with…
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Dr. Lee Explains How Colonoscopies Can Prevent Cancer

3/14/2024

For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Lee talks to KOLD Unscripted about the importance of screening. It doesn't always have to be a colonoscopy! VIEW VIDEO
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Arizona Oncology is a proud, 3-time sponsor of the Cologuard Classic

3/13/2024

The Cologuard Classic by Exact Sciences at La Paloma Country Club features a 78-player field of PGA TOUR Champions competing for a $2.2 million purse with $330,000 and 330,000 Charles Schwab Cup points going to the winner.
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Colorectal Surgical Specialists Answer Questions About Colorectal Cancer on KOLD News 13 Unscripted | Arizona Oncology Network

3/05/2024

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, our Colorectal Surgical Specialists will be featured weekly on KOLD News 13, answering questions on colorectal cancer. Tune in every Tuesday to hear from them.
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How Prostate Cancer Advancements Are Improving Outcomes | Patient Power

2/06/2024

Dr. Bajaj was featured on Patient Power discussing promising new targeted therapies and hormone-based therapies for the treatment of prostate cancer. READ FULL ARTICLE
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Congress Must Preserve Access to Community Oncology Care | Arizona Daily Star

2/05/2024

Dr. Buscema advocates for the Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment (MPACT) Act, which would preserve access to affordable, community-based cancer care and lower the overall cost of cancer care for Arizonans. READ FULL ARTICLE
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Unscripted on 13+ January 19 | Channel 13

1/23/2024

Segment starts at the 19:20 mark. WATCH THE SEGMENT
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Business Briefs: Arizona Oncology, Radiology Ltd. Team for Imaging Services | Inside Tucson Business

11/21/2023

Arizona Oncology, a provider of comprehensive cancer care, has partnered with Radiology Ltd., one of the state’s largest radiology practices.  Now, Radiology Ltd. will provide all image interpretations at Arizona Oncology’s two Tucson imaging locations — Rudasill and Swan. READ FULL ARTICLE
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What Is Metastatic Lung Cancer? | Patient Power

11/09/2023

Metastatic lung cancer, also called advanced lung cancer, means cancer that starts in the lungs and spreads to other parts of the body. The word “metastatic” means cells from the cancerous tumor have separated from its initial site of development and spread to other parts of the body via the blood or lymphatic system. READ FULL ARTICLE
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