Signs of Breast Cancer 10/22/2024
Do you know what your breasts look and feel like? Become familiar with your own “normal” so you can recognize any changes.
How A Simple Screening Saved Paul’s Life 10/7/2024
A simple lung screening saved Paul Carter’s life. Nine years ago, when Paul was 61, Dr. James Cohen, his primary care physician at Westford Internal Medicine, recommended he receive an annual LDCT (Low Dose CT) test – a lung CT scan that takes a detailed picture of the lungs to detect cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage. Paul was a smoker for 45 years but he had no symptoms of lung cancer or other diseases.
Men's Health Tips 6/13/2024
We asked three male physicians at Emerson to share their best health tips for men. Read on for their useful advice.
4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Cancer Care Team 8/4/2023
Facing a cancer diagnosis is often overwhelming. Your cancer care team plays an integral role in your treatment journey, and selecting the right experts to meet your unique needs can ensure you receive the best care possible.
Grateful for Expert Care to Treat Colon Cancer 6/7/2023
Three patients share their experiences with colon cancer and how they found personalized, coordinated treatment close to home at Emerson.
The Boston Globe Honors 41 Emerson Health Nurses 5/8/2023
The Boston Globe’s 20th annual Salute to Nurses, published on May 7, 2023, features 41 Emerson Health nurses, more than any other hospital or health system.
Advanced Care and the Great Outdoors Help Local Ranger Recover from Breast Cancer 3/8/2023
Newly diagnosed with breast cancer and having just moved to the Concord area, Jennifer found the compassionate, personal care she needed at the Mass General Cancer Center at Emerson – Bethke.
Colonoscopies Save Lives: What to Expect During Your Colon Cancer Screening 3/6/2023
The best way to prevent colon cancer is by finding and removing precancerous polyps through a colonoscopy. Here is what patients will experience before, during and after a screening.
Most Advanced Care for Prostate Cancer — Now at Emerson 4/1/2022
Emerson offers focal cryoablation as a treatment option for some forms of prostate cancer. Learn about its benefits and why Emerson Health Urology is a destination for many men seeking care in New England.
Screening Colonoscopies: What We Wish Everyone Knew 3/14/2022
John Dowd, DO, of Emerson Health Gastroenterology discusses the importance of screening colonoscopies. Read a story from a patient who waited until 64 years old for his first screening.
