HPV and Cervical Cancer: What’s the Connection?
- January 11, 2023
When it comes to cervical cancer, nearly all cases are caused by exposure to the human papillomavirus, or HPV.
Cervical Cancer Screening Saves Lives
- January 4, 2023
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, a time set aside to increase awareness of the disease and the importance of screening as a prevention strategy. Minnesota Oncology reminds all women to…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Minnesota Oncology Provide Preliminary Results on Value Based Agreement
- December 19, 2022
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and Minnesota Oncology, a practice in The US Oncology Network, today announced preliminary cost and quality results stemming from a value-based…
What are the Stages of Cancer?
- December 6, 2022
Being familiar with cancer staging and terminology will help you understand where you are starting and what questions to ask.
Why lung cancer screening is important, especially for minorities
- November 23, 2022
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Studies show that lung cancer screening reduces the risk of dying from the disease.
Consumer Health: Quitting smoking is hard — increase your chance of success
- November 16, 2022
The American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November for more than 40 years.