Griffin Health Expands Prostate Cancer Care with Breakthrough Radiogland Treatment
Griffin Health, a leader in precision cancer care, recently launched a Pluvicto® (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) Theranostics program in its Nuclear Medicine Department, expanding access to a groundbreaking treatment option for patients with advanced prostate cancer. Developed by Novartis, Pluvicto is an FDA-approved radioligand therapy for the treatment of adult patients with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who […]
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Prostate Cancer Screenings
Many men die each year from prostate cancer without ever experiencing symptoms. Prostate cancer screening can help identify the disease early on, when treatment is most effective. There are many different recommendations for prostate cancer screening from many medical organizations. There is also debate over the benefits of screening. The most important step you can take is to discuss screening […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings June 26
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 26. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their physician annually, and empower them to actively manage their health […]
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In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings. Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Thursday, June 26 3-5 p.m. The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital 350 Seymour Ave., Derby The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to see their […]
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Top Five Health Screenings for Men
Getting screening tests done early is one of the most important things a man can do for his health. Screenings find diseases early, before you have symptoms, when they’re easier to treat. With early detection, outcomes are much more successful. There are many tests, but here are the top five (not based on age or risk factors). Prostate Cancer – Prostate cancer is the […]
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Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 13. The screenings will take 10-15 minutes. Space for the free screenings is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To register, call 203-732-1280. […]
Read More The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers free prostate screenings June 13
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 13. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues […]
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The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings Sept. 14
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 14. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate […]
Read MoreThe Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital offers free prostate screenings June 15
In recognition of Men’s Health Month, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM) will host free prostate cancer screenings from 3-5 p.m. on Thurs., June 15. The screening is sponsored by HiM, which encourages men to have an annual physical and to raise awareness about men’s health issues […]
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Radiation Therapy Advances Provide Added Treatment Options for Patients
Advances in stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRT) have helped make cancer treatment safer and more effective. SBRT is an an advanced form of radiation therapy that has great success in treatments of lung, brain and now prostate cancer. Unlike traditional surgery, which involves incisions, SBRT uses 3D imaging to target high doses of radiation to the affected area with minimal impact […]
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