Cancer Headlines
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Oily fish might help protect against a certain type of cancer
March 20, 2010
Omega-3's might help protect against a certain type of bowel cancer . Oily fish -- like salmon, herring and sardines -- are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Now new research from the UK finds a purified form of Omega-3 can cut the number and size of precancerous... more » -
Last-chance prostate cancer med holds promise
March 15, 2010
For the first time, an experimental drug has extended the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer who are no longer responding to other treatments and are out of options for fighting the disease, a company-led study found. The benefit was modest - an extra 10 weeks - but... more » -
New prostate test guidelines include warning
March 6, 2010
Months after experts discounted the importance of routine mammograms and Pap smears for many women, the American Cancer Society is warning more explicitly than ever that regular testing for prostate cancer is of questionable value too, and can do men more harm than good. The cancer society has not... more » -
Removing healthy breast, when one is cancerous, may have benefits
February 28, 2010
Removing a healthy breast when the other one is cancerous may be beneficial to some breast cancer patients. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found a small survival benefit for women under age 50 with stage 1 or 2 cancer that is ER negative. ... more » -
Dolphins may be used to study human diseases, cervical cancer
February 21, 2010
Talk about your alternative medicine, University of Florida researchers say dolphins could be used to study human diseases, such as cervical cancer . Scientists say they've discovered dolphins can get infections related to the human papillomavirus that can lead to cervical cancer in women. However, there's no evidence that... more »
The Dorcy Cancer Center
Dorcy Cancer Center
When you are faced with a serious illness, we are here for you and your loved ones. As a full service Cancer Center, The Reverend Roger Patrick Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary-Corwin serves Pueblo & Southern Colorado with comprehensive cancer care. Our broad spectrum of services includes cancer...
Why Choose the Dorcy Cancer Center?
The Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center offers leading-edge cancer care that is comprehensive, convenient and effective, administered by an outstanding staff of medical professionals. From prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and after care support, our unique multidisciplinary approach combines state of the art technology executed with precision and professionalism...
Survivorship
Survivorship LIVESTRONGTM photo courtesy of Matt Lankes The Reverend Roger Patrick Dorcy Cancer Center is a LIVE STRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Community Affiliate of the University of Colorado Cancer Center Cancer Survivorship Program, a member of the LIVE STRONGTM Survivorship Center of Excellence Network. What is cancer survivorship? Today,...
Clinical Trials
The Dorcy Cancer Center is a member of the Colorado Cancer Research Program . For nearly 10 years, we have been actively participating in cancer prevention and treatment studies conducted by major national and international research institutions. These institutions include the National Cancer Institute , the National Cancer Institute of...
Food for Life's Journey Cookbook
The Dorcy Cancer Center is proud to unveil its commemorative cookbook, Food for Life's Journey . The cookbook costs $20 and is available for purchasein the Don Shugars Memorial Cancer Library in the Dorcy Cancer Center, and at the Cherry Blossom Gift Shop located in the West mainlobby. The recipes...
Community
The Dorcy Cancer Center and St. Mary-Corwin are strong community partners in Pueblo and surrounding areas. Our team of cancer care professionals are dedicated to improving the health of those in our community. Part of that effort is community outreach; supporting our communities by volunteering our time and resources to...
Cancer Prevention & Screening
Prevention It is now believed that more than 50 percent , and possibly up to as many as 85 percent , of all cancers could be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes and choices. How you eat, your level of overall fitness, knowledge of your family's medical history and how you...
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The Dorcy Cancer Center at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center offers leading-edge cancer care that is comprehensive, convenient and effective, administered by an outstanding staff of medical professionals. From prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and after care support, our unique multidisciplinary approach combines state of the art technology executed with precision and professionalism with a compassionate, caring team that works tirelessly to make sure that every service, treatment and program is seamlessly integrated.
St. Mary-Corwin was first in Colorado to offer TrilogyTMrobotic imaging, has the area's only image-guided Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, and was the first site selected in the nation to test advanced imaging software.This state of the art technology helps to identify and treat tumors with greater precision than ever before, virtually anywhere in the body.
We are one of only three programs in Colorado to be a Lance Armstrong Foundation LIVESTRONGTMSurvivorship Center of Excellence Community Affiliate, the only one south of Denver. Accredited by the American College of Surgeons, the center treats a full range of cancer types through a broad variety of advanced cancer treatment modalities.
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The Reverend Roger Patrick Dorcy Cancer Center
2004 Lakeview Avenue
Pueblo, Colorado 81004
719-557-5525
800-228-4039 , ext. 5525
Cancer Center Information Line
719-557-5525
Inpatient Oncology
Kathy Young, RN
719-557-5510
kathyyoung4@centura.org
Clinical Trials
719-557-4594
patriciaschroll@centura.org
Palliative Care
Rose Wertz, RN
719-557-4236
rosewertz@centura.org
Patient Care Coordinator
Cori Halford
719-557-5989
corinthhalford@centura.org
Radiation Oncology
719-557-5460
