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A doctor reviews a mammogram at Ackerman Cancer Center.

Understanding breast cancer screenings: When to start, symptoms to watch for, and the role of advanced mammography

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Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers that affects women globally.

Dr. Scot Ackerman.

Proactive screening matters: How men can take charge of their prostate health

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While the number of prostate cancers diagnosed each year declined sharply from 2007 to 2014, since then, the incidence rate has grown 3% per year overall and 5% per year for advanced-stage prostate cancer.

Battling cancer with proton therapy

Battling cancer with proton therapy

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Dr. Scot Ackerman with the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss how cancer patients could use proton therapy to help fight the disease.

Understanding multiple myeloma

Understanding multiple myeloma

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Dr. Scot Ackerman from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss symptoms of and prevention for multiple myeloma, an uncommon cancer of bone marrow cells.

Talking Health: Understanding breast cancer

Talking Health: Understanding breast cancer

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Dr. Scot Ackerman, oncologist from the Ackerman Cancer Center, joins us to help us better understand the options when it comes to catching the disease early.

Oncologist Scot Ackerman on Casey DeSantis' breast cancer

Oncologist Scot Ackerman on Casey DeSantis' breast cancer

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Breast cancer is relatively rare in women under 50.

Talking Health: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Talking Health: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

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About one out of every 8 men will get prostate cancer in his lifetime.

New type of mammogram helps women detect breast cancer faster

New type of mammogram helps women detect breast cancer faster

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Dr. Gaelyn Scuderi joins us to discuss Contrast-Enhanced Mammography and how it could be effective in helping women spot breast cancer faster.

Why pancreatic cancer so deadly? Who's most at risk?

Why pancreatic cancer so deadly? Who's most at risk?

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Dr. Scot Ackerman with the Ackerman Cancer Center, joins us to talk about pancreatic cancer.

Talking health and the Olympics with Dr. Scot Ackerman

Talking health and the Olympics with Dr. Scot Ackerman

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As we follow the Tokyo Olympics we want to recognize some of the Olympians who've overcome incredible feats, including cancer, to get there.

Drop In Number Of Deaths From Cancer

Cancer deaths decreasing, but not for every type

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Dr. Scot Ackerman from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss a 30% drop in cancer deaths. But deaths from some cancers are rising.

Lung Cancer Risks

Lung Cancer Risks

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Dr. Scot Ackerman with Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to talk about risks besides smoking and when it is time to talk to your doctor about lung cancer concerns.

Men's Health: Discussing Concerns With A Doctor

Men's Health: Discussing Concerns With A Doctor

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Dr. Scot Ackerman, an oncologist, joins us to talk about the importance of talking to a doctor about concerns even though it may be uncomfortable.

Lifestyle Changes and Health

Lifestyle Changes and Health

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Dr. Scot Ackerman, an oncologist from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss how simple lifestyle changes could prevent between 30% to 50% of all cancers.

Talking health with Dr. Scot Ackerman

Talking health with Dr. Scot Ackerman

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May is National Stroke Awareness Month and this morning we want to highlight how you can reduce your risk.

Skin Cancer

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Summer is right around the corner and that means you may be spending more time in the sun. Dr. Scot Ackerman from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to talk about skin cancer prevention.

Cancer Screenings

Cancer Screenings

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Cancer screening rates are rebounding after a drop last year due to COVID. Dr. Scot Ackerman, an oncologist with Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to talk about the importance of screening for cancer.

STDs can lead to certain types of cancer

STDs can lead to certain types of cancer

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VIDEO: Local oncologist Doctor Scot Ackerman discusses the cancers caused by the most common STD and how you can lower your chance of getting infected.