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Arizona Oncology’s Prescott Office Receives Excellence in Business Award from Prescott Chamber of Commerce | Arizona Oncology Network
10/22/2024
Prescott, AZ – October 22, 2024 – Arizona Oncology is proud to announce that its Prescott office has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Business Award (Large) from the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. The award, presented during the Chamber’s annual awards ceremony, recognizes outstanding businesses that demonstrate exemplary leadership, community involvement, and commitment to service. Arizona Oncology’s Prescott office was selected for its dedication to providing world-class cancer care, its positive impact on the local economy, and its active participation in community initiatives. The clinic offers a range of advanced cancer treatments, including breast surgical oncology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and…
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Dr. Rafiyath Talks About Multiple Myeloma | Patient Power
8/27/2024
Currently, there's no cure for multiple myeloma. This means that everyone with the condition will eventually experience relapse or refractory disease. When this happens, the focus of care shifts to finding a new medication – or a combination of therapies – that can help manage symptoms and slow disease progression, often for many years, said Shamudheen M. Rafiyath, MD, board-certified medical oncologist at Arizona Oncology. If you are caring for someone facing relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, there are no formal guidelines, but some general tips and strategies can help make the journey a little easier for you and your loved one. Understanding Relapsed/Refractory Multiple…
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Arizona Oncology Announces a New Flagstaff Location | AZ Daily Sun
8/19/2024
Arizona Oncology announced a new Flagstaff location for its cancer care on Tuesday, alongside its hiring of a pair of medical oncologists who will be practicing there. Arizona Oncology is a statewide advanced cancer care provider with more than 20 office locations, including in Prescott, Tucson, and Goodyear. Among its services are medical, radiation, gynecologic and breast surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, hematology, urology, clinical trials, and high-risk cancer and patient ancillary programs. "We are one of the largest groups of medical professionals in Arizona devoted to providing compassionate cancer care and breakthrough research close to where patients live and work,"…
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Dr. Talukdar Appeared on Unscripted on 13+ for Women’s Health Month | KOLD.com
7/25/2024
Discussion included how women, and everyone, can be their own health advocate. WATCH FULL INTERVIEW
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Facing the Unimaginable: A Journey with Colon Cancer | KVOA.com
6/24/2024
In the midst of his daily struggles, Stephen Anderson never imagined that a simple discomfort would lead to a life-altering diagnosis. READ FULL ARTICLE
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Interviews With Cancer Professionals | Learn to Beat Cancer
5/28/2024
Join us for this interview with Dr. Rachel Swart as she talks about her experience as a breast cancer oncologist. She discusses the current methods for detecting and treating breast cancer and what the process looks like to detect new cancer. Dr. Swart explains that 50% of the battle with cancer is a mental battle and details ways to ensure you're getting the support you need as you go through your own cancer diagnosis or are supporting a loved one. We hope you find this interview helpful and use it to gain a deeper understanding of the process behind breast…
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Dr. Ansinelli Quoted on the Indirect Link Between Stress and Cancer | Newsweek
5/10/2024
Hayden Ansinelli, a radiation oncologist at Arizona Oncology's Orange Grove, argues that many people who are highly stressed cope with their stress with one or more habits that are linked to an increased risk of developing cancer. READ FULL ARTICLE
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Dr. Viscusi Talks to Everyday Health About the Importance of Physical Therapy After Mastectomy | Everyday Health
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 | UNSCRIPTED on 13+
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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