Top Warning Signs of Skin Cancer

As a premier cancer treatment and care center serving the greater Phoenix area, we understand the importance of prevention and early diagnosis in cancer treatment – and that’s what makes May such a special month. May is National Skin Cancer more »

February is National Cancer Prevention Month

At Palo Verde Cancer Center, we’re proud to provide world-class cancer treatment to patients throughout the greater Phoenix, Glendale, Scottsdale, and Payson areas in our 6 state-of-the-art cancer treatment facilities. But while we focus on helping patients overcome cancer of more »

Kidney Cancer Awareness Month

While you may be thinking of coloring eggs and consuming large chocolate bunnies for the upcoming holiday, we’ve been focused on getting the word out about another important holiday – Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. During March, we want to spread more »

3 Reasons to Join a Cancer Support Group After Diagnosis

If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, one thing that many cancer patients find very helpful is joining a support group.  A cancer diagnosis can be a lot to take in, and even beyond the diagnosis, the day-to-day of more »

What You Should Eat During Cancer Treatment

When you are going through cancer treatment all focus should be on keeping your body as healthy as possible.  Cancer treatment attacks cells in your body so that it can rid it of cancer.  While that is necessary, it can more »

Does An Abnormal Pap Smear Mean You Have Cancer?

Every woman who goes for the annual gynecological exam gets a pap smear as part of a standard protocol to maintain optimal health.  A pap smear is a quick procedure in which a sample of cells are collected from the more »

3 Symptoms of Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer can be a sensitive topic of discussion but it is important to know the symptoms so that you can be aware and vigilant.  According to the American Cancer Society, in 2016 just in the United States approximately “8,720 more »

Introduction to Colon Cancer

Colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a form of cancer that is the second leading cancer killer among men and women in the United States.  Colon cancer has some common warning signs and symptoms that may be concerning more »

5 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk

Month after month we raise awareness for a different kind of cancer.  And it seems like we are frequently learning of a friend or loved one who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.  Cancer seems to be everywhere and it more »

Are E-Cigarette’s Putting You At High Risk of Cancer?

E-cigarettes, the tobacco cigarette alternative that was supposed to be a healthier and not cause cancer.  New reports are showing that, in fact, e-cigarettes are not the cancer risk-free alternative many smokers were looking for.  Medical News Today explains how more »