May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Driven by advancement in research, surgical techniques, genetic discoveries, and much more, it has never been a better time to take action on brain tumors. The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS), an organization whose mission is to unrelentingly invest in, mobilize, and unite our community to discover a
Cancer Center Commemorates a Decade of Care Alliance Oncology, a division of Alliance HealthCare Services, a leading national provider of outsourced healthcare services, announced that one of their cancer care centers, Alliance Radiation Oncology at Anna Jaques Hospital, recently celebrated ten years of treating cancer patients in Newburyport, Massachusetts, and the surrounding communities. Located on
Alliance Radiation Oncology at Anna Jaques Hospital recently completed and passed their reaccreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 36,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the
As the classic holiday song goes, it is the most wonderful time of the year. But do you know what else the happiest season of all brings? Stress. With all the planning, shopping, decorating and cooking, it’s easy to become tired and overwhelmed. When cancer treatment is added to the mix, holiday stress can become
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, check out this infographic from the American Cancer Society to learn seven things to know about getting a mammogram.
When it comes to fighting cancer, it takes a team of people. Treatment at our center means that you are not alone in the fight. Cancer treatments are rapidly advancing and having a research focused team of radiation oncologists enables us to bring you the most up-to-date approaches to fighting your specific cancer. In cancer
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. The goal is to spread the word about how important it is to protect everyone’s skin from the harmful effects of UV rays. Radiation is the emission of energy from any source, and there are many types of radiation.
April is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and April 8 – 15, 2018 is National Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. Head and neck cancer is a term used to describe a number of different cancerous tumors that develop in or around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, and mouth. These cancers typically
March is National Nutrition Month. A nutrition education and information campaign, created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, that focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. We all know that good nutrition is important for good health. This statement is even truer for cancer
March is officially designated as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It is a month where colorectal cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates throughout the country join together to spread colon cancer awareness by wearing blue, holding fundraising and education events, talking to friends and family about screenings, and much more. Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. If your New Year’s resolution to get healthy is already losing steam, now is a perfect time to give yourself a second chance. Renew your efforts to make healthier choices by learning what you can do to help reduce your cancer risk. Research has shown that more than half
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. In fact, the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools, and other buildings for radon. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless
Happy holidays from the staff at Alliance Radiation Oncology at Anna Jaques Hospital. We wish you and your family a very joyous holiday season and a healthy and happy 2018! Photo caption: Back Row: Ana (RTT), Catie (Dosimetrist), Senita (RTT), Natalie (RN), Lynn (RTT) Front Row: Kara (RTT), Kayla (RN), Claire (M.D.), Tammy (Site Administrator),
Alliance Oncology, a division of Alliance HealthCare Services, a leading national provider of outsourced healthcare services, announced today that one of their joint-ventured radiation therapy centers, Alliance Radiation Oncology at Anna Jaques Hospital, has been approved to participate in the VA Choice Program, which offers U.S. military veterans access to evidence-based cancer treatment options outside
November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and according to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and is the only one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers with a five-year relative survival rate in the single digits, at just six percent.
Have you or a loved one been newly diagnosed with lung cancer? In this video from the American Cancer Society, you’ll learn about the most common treatments for lung cancer which may include surgery, radiation therapy, radiofrequency ablation (RFA); chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September in the United States by health experts and advocates, and individuals concerned with men’s prostate health. Designating a month for the disease serves the purpose of increasing public awareness of the importance of prostate health and screenings, educating about risk factors and symptoms, and advocating for
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to celebrate and recognize cancer survivors, inspire those recently diagnosed, and, most importantly, to celebrate life. During the month, cancer survivors and supporters in communities around the world unite to celebrate life and raise awareness of the challenges faced by cancer survivors. It is a time for
Tammy Miron, Site Administrator at Alliance Radiation Oncology at Anna Jaques Hospital, recently won the Site Administrator of the Year award at Alliance Oncology’s 2017 Division Meeting. The annual meeting was held April 12 – 14 at the Sheraton Grand in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The Site Administrator of the Year award is bestowed to the
Dr. Claire Y. Fung, Radiation Oncologist at Alliance Radiation Oncology at Anna Jaques Hospital, was recently named a 2017 Top Doctor by Northshore magazine, the premier upscale lifestyle publication for the North Shore of Massachusetts. The annual list of top doctors was announced in the March issue of the publication. The list of the best
Head and neck cancer screenings, hosted by Colden & Seymour Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy, will be held the first week of April on the dates below: April 3 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – 62 Brown Street, Suite 301, Haverhill April 4 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – One Wallace Bashaw Jr.
A study, published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, reports that patients with head and neck cancer who comply with their scheduled radiation treatments have significantly improved outcomes compared to those who miss two or more of their appointments within the prescribed time period. Radiation therapy is often an integral component of
One of the ways you can reduce your risk for cancer is by getting screening tests that can help find cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat or cure. By the time symptoms appear, the cancer may have grown and
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, the only international organization devoted solely to education, prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of the world’s most common cancer, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. Skin cancer occurs when there are abnormalities in the cells that make up the skin.
According to a recent study, although overall colon cancer rates are declining, the rates among Americans under 50 have jumped more than 11 percent in the past decade. “Our findings suggest that health care providers should be more vigilant about detecting symptoms in younger patients and also should consider lowering the threshold for colonoscopy
According to a recent study in England, increased screening to identify and monitor people at high risk for lung cancer could increase their chance for five-year survival by nearly three-quarters. Researchers at the University of Liverpool suggest leaders in Britain set up a national screening program to catch more lung cancer earlier, with the hope
Claire Fung M.D. was recently honored with the Constance M. Grasso Award by the YWCA of Greater Newburyport. Dr. Fung was presented with the award at the YWCA of Greater Newburyport’s annual meeting on April 26 at the Amesbury Senior Center in Amesbury, Massachusetts. The YWCA of Greater Newburyport is a part of an international
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. According to the National Brain Tumor Society, who is committed to improving the lives of all those affected by brain tumors, more than 69,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor this year. A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain or
April is National Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month and April 10 – 16, 2016 is National Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery), each year, more than 55,000 Americans will develop cancer of the head and neck (most of which is preventable)
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, so it is good news when the American Cancer Society, a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, announces that the cancer death rate is dropping. According to the American Cancer Society’s latest annual report, published
If your New Year’s resolution to get fit and healthy is already losing steam, February, which is National Cancer Prevention Month, is a great time to give yourself a second chance. Renew your efforts to make healthier choices by learning what you can do to help reduce your cancer risk. The Centers for Disease Control
Over 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States every year. That is 33 women a day. Unlike some other cancers, cervical cancer is not considered to be passed down through family genes. It is caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). When a female is infected with these types of
Anna Jaques Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center recently collaborated together to open the Thoracic Clinic at Anna Jaques Cancer Center, affiliated with BIDMC. The clinic delivers the advanced care you’d expect from a major Boston medical center, with a convenient, personalized approach right here in your community. Thoracic diseases are those that affect
November is officially Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The event started back in 1995 as Lung Cancer Awareness Day. As the lung cancer community and the lung cancer movement grew, the awareness activities increased and the day matured into Lung Cancer Awareness Month. During the month, people throughout the country come together to support the lung
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized nationwide during the month of October. It is an annual health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. The national campaign also offers information and support to those affected
Nashville, TN – May 20, 2014 – Avatar Solutions, a leading provider of Patient Satisfaction Surveys, recently announced its 2013 awards. Highlighting its consistent dedication to providing a high-quality patient experience, Alliance Oncology is being awarded the following honors: Exceeding Patient Expectations Five Star Service – Loyalty and Endorsement – Outpatient Avatar Solutions’ awards are
Dr. Claire Fung, Radiation Oncologist at Commonwealth Newburyport Cancer Center, graduated with honors from Harvard Medical School. She completed her Radiation Oncology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Fung is board certified in radiation oncology and a recipient of numerous awards, including being named one of the Best Doctors in America for seven consecutive years.
