Understanding our cancer support services
Where care extends beyond treatment Navigating cancer treatment is about so much more than showing up for appointments. Your cancer journey can affect every…
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Cancer Care and Coronavirus: Taking care of our patients now and into the future
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected all of us in ways we never saw coming. And, we are now beginning to see the light…
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AAMC radiation team helps cancer patients heal, feel safe in uncertain times
When Marvin Page reached to ring the bell after eight weeks of radiation treatment, it was more than a casual gesture. It was a…
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Anne Arundel Medical Center Earns CEO Cancer Gold Standard Accreditation
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) has earned CEO Cancer Gold StandardTM accreditation for its work to reduce the risk of cancer for its employees…
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DIEP Flap: An innovative plastic surgery technique for breast reconstruction
In January 2019, Alison Jordan, 58, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Soon after her diagnosis, Alison received breast surgery by Rubie Sue Jackson, MD,…
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Anne Arundel Medical Center names first chair of Oncology
Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) announces Adam Riker, MD, as its first chair of Oncology. Dr. Riker comes to AAMC from Louisiana State University…
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How to lower your risk of colon cancer
Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women in the United States. It is also one of the…
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Recognizing the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer
Early cancers of the ovaries often cause no symptoms and only about 20 percent of ovarian cancers are found at an early stage. Paying attention to a few potential warning signs and symptoms may improve the odds of early diagnosis and successful treatment.
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Building a family after cancer: Fertility preservation is an option
Cancer and pregnancy. Two words many people would not put in the same sentence. But with a growing number of cancer survivors still in…
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Tips on supporting a loved one through cancer
This year, National Cancer Survivor’s Day is celebrated on June 3. This is a day that recognizes cancer survivors and their loved ones. AAMC Nurse Navigator Jacqueline Shanahan shares a few tips to keep in mind along the journey of cancer.
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