ALASKA CYBERKNIFE BLOG

The holiday season is just around the corner which encourages many to get in the spirit of giving. It’s a wonderful time of year, but there’s no rule that limits the act of giving to this one time of year. Studies have shown that there is a beneficial psychological effect on those who are involved in giving to others or […]

For many, the new year is a time to make goals and resolutions that will positively change and affect their lives; however most do not anticipate a potentially life-altering diagnosis to happen at some point in the year. Though faced with an uncertain future, recently diagnosed cancer patients must adopt the same mindset as New Years resolutioners. Nevertheless, it can […]

According to the American Lung Association, “lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the U.S.” In their studies, American Lung Association estimates that over 158,000 people will die from lung cancer in 2015, which will account for roughly 27 percent of cancer deaths this year. There are many contributing factors that can result in […]

Supporting a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer, whether friend or family, can be a difficult situation. Every patient will require different needs and types of support. Some patients are incredibly resilient in their optimism and perspective of life, while others may feel incredibly discouraged. Some may not know what to feel, especially when first diagnosed. While there […]

Liver cancer can originate in the liver, or spread to the liver from other organs. In this section, we’ll focus specifically on individuals diagnosed with cancer that began in the liver, rather than metastatic tumors. Causes Hepatitis B and hepatitis C make up 60 percent of all primary liver cancers. Because of this, liver cancer is relatively uncommon in the […]

There are several different types of cancer which fall under the umbrella category of kidney cancer. Of these there are two predominant types, renal cell carcinomas (RCC) and urothelial cell carcinomas (UCC). The names describe which region they originated in. RCC originated in the kidney specifically and is responsible for 90 percent to 95 percent of all cases. UCC is […]

Prostate cancer is a disease that can only affect men. Unlike even breast cancer which though associated with women but can grow in both sexes, the prostate gland is as common a natural occurrence in the female body as ovaries are in men. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system and is responsible for the production of much […]

Lung cancer is one of the three most prevalent cancers in the U.S., along with breast and prostate cancer. Unfortunately, unlike breast cancer and prostate cancer, which affect similar numbers of people as lung cancer, lung cancer is much more deadly. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. and worldwide. This is true for both […]

Prostate cancer doesn’t just affect the man diagnosed; the disease’s impact also extends to his partner, children, parents, and friends. As the partner of a man with prostate cancer, it can be hard to know how to respond and what to do to support your other half through his treatment and beyond. The diagnosis itself is terrifying for many partners. […]