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Cancer Covered Blog
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Michael Volk, MD

Michael has a candid approach and is known to bring new perspective to every challenge.

Pembrolizumab approved for a slew of cancers all at once

Pembrolizumab (a drug that inhibits PD-L1) recently received FDA approval for any type of cancer that’s failed to respond to first line therapy, as long as the tumor carries a

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Aspirin and Gastrointestinal Cancer: It May Keep the Doctor Away

I recently came across a great review article from the UK titled “Aspirin in Gastrointestinal Oncology: New Data on an Old Friend” and I wanted to share some insights I

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A Few Facts About Stomach (Gastric) Cancer

In the 1930s, gastric cancer (which then was mainly cancer of the lower stomach) was the most common cause of cancer deaths for American men. However, over the course of

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Preventing Colorectal Cancer – Second in the Colon Cancer Series

The focus of the second blog in the colon cancer series has a focus on preventive aspects of colorectal cancer. A third blog looking at pharmacalogical prevention of colon cancer

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First in a series: Contributing Factors – Colorectal Cancer

Over the last fifteen years, the number of new cases of colorectal cancer has gone down by 2 to 3 percent per year. There are a number of factors that

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Colorectal Cancer: Being Physically Active is Better

A study published recently in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in March of this year and sponsored by the American Cancer Society has reported that patients with localized colorectal (large

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Diffuse B-cell large cell lymphoma: Beware of the double hit

Lymphomas are cancers of lymph cells (lymphocytes). B-lymphocytes play an important role in the immune system and are involved in producing antibodies against viruses and bacteria during an infection. When

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Qigong: Improving Quality of Life in Women Undergoing Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer

Qigong (\”qi\” or \”chi\”= energy flow, \”gong\”= skill or achievement) is a practice with its roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts and philosophy. It involves rhythmic breathing coordinated with repetition

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Treatment for Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Medullary thyroid cancer is a rare form of thyroid cancer. On November 29, 2012 the FDA announced the approval of an oral drug called cabozantinib (brand name Cometriq) for the

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Focus on Esophageal Cancer

There are 2 types of esophageal carcinoma: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Adenocarcinoma typically develops in the lower part of the esophagus. Since 1975, it has increased fivefold in the

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10 Cancer Treatment Locations in
Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan

Appleton, WI
Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital

Chilton, WI
Ascension Calumet Hospital

Escanaba, MI
OSF St. Francis Hospital

Green Bay – East, WI
HSHS St. Vincent Hospital

Green Bay – West, WI
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center

Manistique, MI
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

Oconto Falls, WI
HSHS St. Clare Memorial Hospital

Oshkosh, WI
Ascension Mercy Hospital

Sheboygan, WI
HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital

Sturgeon Bay, WI
Door County Medical Center

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