Scottsdale - Medical and Gynecologic Oncology, Hematology

• Surviving Cancer: Moving Beyond One Day at a Time

  July 20, 2017

  

  Cancer affects more than 1.7 million people in the US today. More than 15.5 million Americans will be living beyond cancer. The American Cancer Society reports a majority of cancer survivors (67%) were diagnosed 5 or more years ago, and 17% were diagnosed 20 or more years ago. Prostate, breast and colorectal cancers are the most common diagnoses among survivors. The increase in survival rates over the last 5 years can be attributed to early detection methods for cancer screening, and advancements in identifying new targeted cancer therapies. As cancer detection and treatment continue to improve on disease free survival, it is estimated that there will be 20.3 million survivors by 2026.

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• Colorectal Cancer Risks, Signs, Symptoms & Screening

  July 11, 2017

  

  Arizona Oncology offers an integrated team-oriented approach to provide you with the best possible cancer care. We are eager to explain the facts about colorectal cancer and answer your questions every step along the way. Our team of dedicated, highly-trained physicians and staff is committed to providing the highest quality compassionate care to our patients. Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer to be diagnosed in the U.S. and the second leading cause of cancer death. Read this brief overview of some colorectal cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer and coloretal cancer screening. 

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