Front Lines
How much do you have in common with Angelina Jolie
Probably not much, and in the case of BRCA 1 and 2, that’s a relief Angelina Jolie has again lived up to her reputation for taking the road less traveled. On Tuesday, the actress and director announced in the New … Continue reading
Breast Reconstruction Panel Discussion
Survivors share their stories of breast reconstruction surgery decisions and outcomes. The volunteer panelists include survivors, a physical therapist specializing in lymphedema, and a registered nurse specializing in oncology and breast care. Continue reading
Project Have-A-Heart
Hearing the words, “you have cancer” can turn a person’s world upside down. That’s why Hannah Kassab created Project Have-a-Heart so that people diagnosed with cancer would have a soft place to land. Continue reading
Breast Center Awards
The National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program (NQMBC) has recognized the St.Vincent Breast Centers at Indianapolis, Carmel, Medical Center Northeast and the St.Vincent Mobile Screening Services again in 2013 as Certified Quality Breast Centers of Excellence – the highest … Continue reading
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital on list of “100 Hospitals with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs”
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital has been named to the list of “100 Hospitals with Great Neurosurgery and Spine Programs” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Hospitals were selected based on nominations, clinical accolades, quality care and other spine and neurosurgical proficiencies. Continue reading
D is for Detection: Early Detection and Colorectal Cancer
Colon or colorectal cancer often starts as a non-cancerous polyp in the large intestine or the rectum. Over time, polyps can grow, turns cancerous and penetrate colon or rectum walls. The American Cancer Society lists colorectal cancer as one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Continue reading
The Power of Positive Support
Debbie Price never thought she’d have cancer. But after receiving a colonoscopy at her doctor’s suggestion because she felt fatigued and uncomfortable, she learned she had stage III colon cancer. Continue reading
The Ribbon Spa: Pampering for Cancer Patients
Cancer has played a significant role in the life of Carolyn Smith. It runs in her family, she lost her sister to it, and she’s had countless friends and colleagues diagnosed with it. But through all the pain, Smith found a way to give back to those suffering from cancer. It’s called Ribbon Spa. Continue reading
Key To The Cure is a key to better care at St.Vincent: New chairs give comfort to cancer patients
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital is a regional hospital, and because of this, there are many patients from out of town who receive cancer treatment at our ministry. Cancer is scary for the patients, and for their families and loved ones, too. … Continue reading