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United Hospital Cancer Center is recognized by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Community Comprehensive Cancer Program for excellence in all areas. Cancer Center Specialists United Hospital Center’s board-certified medical and radiation oncology specialists diagnose and treat all forms of adult cancers. We provide specialized… Read More
Bone & Multiple Myeloma Cancer Facts & Symptoms
Bone Bone cancer is a result of a cancerous tumor that destroys bone tissue. Bone cancer is typically uncommon and can begin in any bone of the body. However, it tends to affect the long bones that make up the arms and legs. Researchers estimate 3,610 people… Read More
Digestive & Bowel Cancer Facts & Symptoms
Colorectal (digestive/bowel) cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Deaths from colorectal cancer have decreased with the use of colonoscopies and fecal occult blood tests, which check for blood in the stool. The colon and the rectum are parts of the large… Read More
Female Specific Cancer Facts & Symptoms
Breast Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that originate in the breast. In West Virginia alone, breast cancer makes up almost 30% of all female cancers. In the U.S., breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women after skin cancer. It… Read More
Head and Neck Cancer Facts & Symptoms
Researchers estimated that more than 65,630 men and women in this country would be diagnosed with head and neck cancers in 2020. Brain & Nervous System Whether tumors are benign or malignant, both need treatment due to the risk of growing and pressing on the brain. A… Read More
Lymphatic & Blood Cancer Facts & Symptoms
Researchers project 61,090 new cases of leukemia in 2021. Abnormal lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells that fight infection, become lymphoma cells, which multiply and collect in your lymph nodes. Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma About half of the blood cancers that occur each year are… Read More
Male Specific Cancer Facts & Symptoms
Prostate cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Prostate Prostate cancer forms in the tissues of the prostate. It is the third most common cancer and sixth leading cause of death among men in the United States. A common indication of advanced… Read More
Melanoma Cancer Facts & Symptoms
An estimated 106,110 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2021. Melanoma often occurs in individuals that have a fair complexion, use tanning beds, or are exposed to other artificial and excessive natural light. 83.7% of melanoma cases are diagnosed at an early stage. Melanoma is… Read More
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Organ Specific Cancer Facts & Symptoms
Pancreatic cancer is the 11th most common type of cancer in the U.S. Liver The liver helps to digest fat, makes substances to help the blood to clot, cleans toxins from blood, and stores sugar for energy. Alcohol and tobacco use, as well as hepatitis… Read More
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Respiratory Cancer Facts & Symptoms
An estimated 238,340 people will be diagnosed with lung/bronchus cancer in 2023. Trachael Tracheal cancer is rare. If a tracheal tumor is affecting your breathing, you may need treatment such as internal radiotherapy or surgery to clear your trachea. Common Symptoms of Tracheal Cancer: Breathlessness Difficulty swallowing… Read More
At the United Hospital Center’s Cecil B. Highland, Jr. & Barbara B. Highland Cancer Center, our patients inspire us with their courage when facing a cancer diagnosis. We’re proud of our patients and hope you enjoy their stories as much as we do. Read More
Cancer Treatments We Provide Surgical Approaches Surgery can be used in various parts of the cancer process, from biopsy for determining a diagnosis to curing cancer. Surgical removal depends on the type, size, location, grade, and stage of tumor as well as medical history. What to Expect… Read More
