Cancer Updates with Anne Peterson

  • Healthy holiday menu

    Carla Hooks, executive sous chef for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks about why healthy food is so important to cancer patients and shares a couple healthy dishes.

  • Interventional Radiology and Cancer

    Dr. Timothy McCay, a radiologist with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, explains interventional radiology.

  • Spiritual care & cancer

    Reverend Michael Langham, director of pastoral care for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks about how spiritual care can help a patient with their cancer treatment.

  • Cancer survivorship care

    Cathie Locker, care manager with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks about survivorship.

  • Making sure patients needs are met

    Dr. Larry Altshuler explains how every patient at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America spends time with a full team dedicated to improving their quality of life.

  • Detoxification to aid with cancer treatment

    Heidi Kussman with Cancer Treatment Centers of America outlines how patients can use a naturopathic approach as part of their treatment to aid them with detoxification.

  • Using GPS to track cancer

    Dr. Michael S. Payne, Jr., a radiation oncologist with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, explains how the Calypso system works like a GPS for the body to track cancer.

  • Healthy Holiday food choices

    Staying healthy during the holidays is important, especially for cancer patients and their families. The Cancer Treatment Centers of America have a delicious holiday treat that will also give you a healthy boost.

  • Explaining Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

    Every new advancement in cancer treatment brings new hope to patients around the world. That’s why intraoperative radiation therapy, or IORT, has been added to the arsenal of tools offered at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

  • Explaining triple-negative breast cancer

    Medical professionals have determined that breast cancer is not just one disease, but many different forms of cancer all originating in the breast. Depending on its stage of diagnosis, triple-negative breast cancer can be extremely aggressive.

  • Lung cancer & interventional bronchoscopy suite

    Dr. Daniel Nader, a pulmonologist for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, discusses lung cancer and the new interventional bronchoscopy suite at the hospital.

  • Radiation Treatment Platform

    Dr. Michael Payne, a radiation oncologist with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks about how different radiation treatments work.

  • HIPEC for cancer treatment

    Dr. Samuel Bieligk, a surgical oncologist with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks about the procedure of HIPEC or Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.

  • Caring for the Cancer Patient

    Cancer & its treatments can be upsetting & stressful. That’s why Cancer Treatment Centers of America offers a full complement of services including accommodations, transportation & spa services to help ease that stress.

  • The foods that can help with cancer treatment

    Dr. Bette Bischoff, physician and registered nutritionist with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, explains how nutrition can be a help for patients coping with cancer treatments.

  • A Survivor's Story

    Cancer survivor Jackie Tavener explains why she chose Cancer Treatment Centers of America for her fight against cancer

  • Rehabilitation's role in cancer treatment

    Karen Gilbert, National Director of Oncology Rehabilitation at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, explains how her team helps patients recover as part of the treatment process.

  • Gastroenterology services & treating Pancreatic…

    Gastroenterology services are just one of the many services available to patients under one roof at Cancer Treatment Centers of America for advanced pancreatic cancer treatments and technologies.

  • The relationship between Cancer & Diabetes

    Jasmyn Walker, dietitian & diabetes program coordinator at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks abut the growth in patients with both diseases, and how Cancer Treatment Centers plans for their care.

  • Diet's Effects on Cancer Treatment

    Kalli Castille, Director of Nutritional Support & Culinary with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, discusses the impact of diet and nutrition on health on cancer patients with Anne Peterson

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Healthy Recipes


  1. Pecan Crusted Turkey Medallions

    Pecan Crusted Turkey Medallions

    This is a twist on your regular holiday turkey meal…it is Pecan Crusted Turkey Medallion. Try this recipe from the team at Cancer Treatment Centers of America.

    • Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes & Basil

      Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes & Basil

      Want a holiday dish that is easy to prepare? Try this recipe from the team at Cancer Treatment Centers of America for Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan.

      • Holiday Walnut Craisin Oatmeal Cookies

        Holiday Walnut Craisin Oatmeal Cookies

        Looking for a holiday cookie that also provides a healthy boost? Try this recipe from the team at Cancer Treatment Centers of America for Holiday Walnut Craisin Oatmeal Cookies.

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        Cancer Treatment Centers of America is a national network of cancer hospitals with locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Zion, Illinois; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Goodyear, Arizona; and an outpatient treatment center in Seattle, Washington. Built on a vision of hope and healing, CTCA empowers its employees to deliver the Mother Standard® of care — the same responsive, compassionate, personalized care that you would want your own family members to receive.

         

        CTCA combines the most advanced forms of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and imaging services with scientifically supported complementary therapies including nutrition, spiritual support, mind-body medicine and naturopathic medicine, all under one roof. By focusing exclusively on cancer, CTCA is able to offer innovative, hopeful treatment options for adult patients who are fighting advanced-stage, complex cancers.

         

        To learn more, visit cancercenter.com or call 888-348-5492 to speak with an Oncology Information Representative.