2013 Article Archives

CyberKnife Treats Prostate Cancer

Sep 09, 2013 at 05:17 pm by steve

Though widely known for its use in treating brain tumors, CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is now becoming a more accepted treatment for prostate cancer. “It&rsquo.... Read More

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St. Vincent’s New Patient Navigator Supports Cancer Patients

Sep 09, 2013 at 05:17 pm by steve

“Cancer is so personal,” says Natalie Hooks, the first Patient Navigator at St. Vincent’s Bruno Cancer Center. The position was created in July, and within t.... Read More

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Robotic Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer

Sep 09, 2013 at 05:17 pm by steve

Sheldon Black, MD often performs surgery at St. Vincent’s Hospital while sitting ten feet away from the patient. The head/neck surgeon with ENT Associates of Alabama con.... Read More

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UAB Cancer Center Gets 21st Century Renovation

Sep 09, 2013 at 05:17 pm by steve

Richard Nixon was president, Diana Ross and the Supremes gave their farewell concert in Las Vegas, and a book by Alvin Toffler titled “Future Shock” was rocketing.... Read More

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Court Affirms CON For Brookwood Freestanding Emergency Department

Sep 09, 2013 at 05:17 pm by steve

Unanimously agreeing with a lower court’s decision, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals announced August 10 that it had ruled in favor of the Certificate of Need issued t.... Read More