Patient Care
The Many Colors of Oncology Nursing
Assisting with surgeries to guiding patients through clinical research trials, Oncology nurses at NCCC all have one priority in common: exceptional care that comes out of the passion and love for their jobs.
Hands-on Healing Arts Complement Cancer Treatment
Reiki and massage are relaxing, non-invasive therapies that studies show can positively impact healing and reduce anxiety, depression, and pain during and after treatment for all types of cancers.
New Protection for Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy
D-H's NCCC is the only hospital in Northern New England to offer a hydrogel that protects organs adjacent to the prostate, reducing side effects for patients undergoing radiation for prostate cancer.
Bringing Back Sex after Cancer
What does “surviving cancer” mean for a patient’s personal life, especially in relationships and marriages? How should a cancer survivor and their partner approach the subject of sexual intimacy?
HPV Vaccine and Cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infects nearly one in four adults in the U.S. It is known to be a precursor to cervical cancer, as well as anal, penile, and mouth/throat cancers and genital warts.
Tissue-Sparing Breast Cancer Surgery
NCCC surgeons work together to offer new tissue-sparing and nipple-sparing surgery methods, same-day breast reconstruction, and follow-up care to help women find treatment that reflects their values.
Breathe Deep, Hold, and Save Your Heart
NCCC recently installed a real-time monitoring system that allows technicians to monitor the patient as she holds a deep breath for 20 seconds so radiation is precisely targeted.
Quit Smoking for Good This Time
Ninety percent of people who try to quit cold turkey can't, and for those who do quit, "slipping" is common.