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Nutrition, Fitness

What is an RMR test?

October 15, 2024

St. Joseph’s/Candler registered dietitian explains metabolic rate and how it can help you lose, gain or maintain weight.

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A man is breaking a cigarette in half with his hands, symbolizing quitting smoking.

Family Health, Cancer

The two things you need to do to stop smoking

Dr. Joshua McKenzie, radiation oncologist at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion.

Women's Care, Cancer

What is brachytherapy for gynecological cancer patients?

Dr. Leonard Henry, surgical oncologist.

Cancer

Study: Inflation, gas prices may force some patients not to seek optimal treatment

Nurse Navigators at Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion.

Cancer

How our nurse navigators can help you through your lung cancer diagnosis

A red building with a sign for the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler in Pembroke.

Cancer

Cancer care close to home in Bryan County and surrounding communities

The image shows a TrueBeam radiotherapy machine used for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), with green laser guides visible.

Cancer

What is stereotactic body radiation therapy?

The image shows a small chalkboard with the words "IMMUNE BOOST," surrounded by healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and honey.

Family Health, Cancer

Enhancing your immune system through lifestyle changes

LCRP medical physicists - Joey Spring, Steven White and Caleb Price.

Cancer

Is radiation therapy safe?

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