In a recent study, having depression before or after a breast cancer diagnosis was associated with a lower likelihood of survival. The findings are published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Avinash Bhakta, M.D., colorectal surgeon at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, discusses the importance of getting screened in this week's health column.
LEXINGTON Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn’t cause symptoms, especially in its early stages. Regular screening, beginning at age
When Barbie Johnson was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no idea that the treatment could affect her heart. But thanks to Amit Arbune, M.D., director of the cardio-oncology program at UK HealthCare, Barbie finished treatment and is stronger than ever.
Ever since she was 12 years old, Barbie Johnson has been a Kentucky girl at heart. Raised in the bluegrass, Barbie has worked at UK HealthCare for 18 years, first in gynecologic oncology and now in surgery scheduling.