September is thyroid cancer awareness month. Eastern Oregon Cancer Center at Pendleton wants to take this time to make sure you are fully informed about symptoms and warning signs to look out for! About the Thyroid The thyroid is a quarter-sized, butterfly-shaped gland that wraps......
27 September, 2021
Gallbladder cancer is rare and hard to diagnose. Due to the location of the gallbladder deep in the body, tumors are not able to be seen or felt during routine exams. Currently, there are no blood tests or other tests that can detect gallbladder cancer......
19 January, 2021
Cancer survival rates indeed continue to rise with ever-evolving improvements in prevention, early detection, and treatment. However, it is essential to note that cancer risk can largely be attributed to lifestyle factors such as smoking, physical inactivity, inadequate nutrition, as well as certain environmental exposures.......
19 August, 2020
NOW OFFERING SPACEOAR™ HYDROGEL TO BENEFIT PATIENTS UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR PROSTATE CANCER Pendleton, OR: Eastern Oregon Cancer Center at Pendleton (EOCC) announced today it has added a new pre-treatment option, SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel – the first and only FDA-cleared spacer to help reduce the radiation......
02 June, 2020
Smoothies can provide a vast array of much-needed nutrients for individuals undergoing cancer treatment, especially for those with mouth or throat pain, difficulty chewing or swallowing, nausea, fatigue, or unintentional weight loss. To simplify the endless combinations of ingredients, try choosing at least 1 item......
20 May, 2020
When undergoing cancer treatment, it’s important to stay adequately nourished in order to avoid malnutrition. In our current public health challenge created by COVID-19, it may become necessary for cancer patients to isolate at home between cancer care appointments. Stocking up on nutritious foods is......
30 April, 2020