What are colon polyps?
As we age, it’s common for polyps to grow in the colon or rectum. Learn why colon polyps should be removed, if found during your colonoscopy.
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Healthy LivingCan diet and exercise lower your cancer risk?Learn how lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise can lower your cancer risk with practical advice from Atlantic Health System.
Cancer CarePancreatic cancer screening: A lifesaving tool if you’re at high riskPancreatic cancer spreads fast—often with no early warning signs. An Atlantic Health expert explains how screenings for high-risk adults is helping detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages.
Cancer CareDo you know your prostate cancer risk?Learn how genetic testing and counseling can help you understand your hereditary prostate cancer risk from an Atlantic Health expert.
Women's HealthUterine cancer: Do you know the warning signs?Uterine cancer is the leading gynecologic cancer, but do you know the warning signs? Learn the warning signs and risk factors for uterine cancer.
Colon cancer screenings
Starting at age 45+, routine colorectal cancer screenings support early detection and prevention.
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Beating cancer with immunotherapy
When Debi was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma, doctors at Atlantic Health turned to CAR T-cell immunotherapy—the breakthrough treatment that saved her life.
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Patient StoriesA man defies the lingering effects of stroke with Vivistim technologyAfter a devastating stroke stole mobility from Kevin’s right hand and arm, a medical team at Atlantic Health helped him defy the odds and reclaim his life through Vivistim technology.
Patient StoriesA prenatal ultrasound reveals baby’s rare diseaseWhen a prenatal ultrasound revealed that Dana’s baby had a rare disease, an Atlantic Health team of pediatric specialists stepped in. Today, Dana’s two-year-old son is thriving.
Patient StoriesWoman beats cancer with breakthrough immunotherapy treatment at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical CenterWhen Debi was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma, doctors at Atlantic Health turned to CAR T-cell immunotherapy—the breakthrough treatment that saved her life.
Patient StoriesBreathing easy after a double lung transplant, with help from Atlantic Health Bill’s lungs were failing. With the help of Atlantic Health and New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, he’s breathing free again after a successful and lifesaving lung transplant.
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FDA OKs new bladder cancer drug
A new medication, trialed at Atlantic Health, offers the opportunity to help treat thousands of patients with bladder cancer with no surgery required.
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Patient StoriesA man defies the lingering effects of stroke with Vivistim technologyAfter a devastating stroke stole mobility from Kevin’s right hand and arm, a medical team at Atlantic Health helped him defy the odds and reclaim his life through Vivistim technology.
Healthy LivingRestore your glow: 5 tips for a spring skin tune-upSpring is a great time to give your skin a fresh start. An Atlantic Health expert offers five simple tips to help you restore your glow for the warmer weather ahead.
OrthopedicsThinking about chiropractic care? Here’s how it can helpDiscover how this Atlantic Health chiropractor at Atlantic Health Chambers Center for Well-Being is using targeted, hands-on chiropractic care to relieve discomfort and restore movement for patients.
Healthy LivingWhat’s the most overlooked nutrient in your diet? FiberAre you eating enough fiber? For most Americans, the answer is no. An Atlantic Health expert explains why this powerful nutrient deserves a larger role in your diet.
Healthy LivingCan ultra-processed foods fit into a healthy diet? The answer may surprise youUltra-processed foods get a bad rap—but do they all deserve it? An Atlantic Health expert shares the ranking system for processed goods, and how to make smarter choices at the grocery store.
Healthy LivingLearn about ESG, a nonsurgical weight loss procedureSee how endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty at Atlantic Health offers a minimally invasive alternative to bariatric surgery and weight loss medication.
Healthy Living7 common myths about HPVIf you think you understand HPV, these facts may surprise you. An Atlantic Health expert clarifies the misconceptions surrounding humanpapillomavirus (HPV).
Healthy LivingHow to know if you have an underactive thyroid glandFatigue, weight gain and hair loss may seem unrelated, but could all be tied to an underactive thyroid. An Atlantic Health expert explains how a simple blood test can provide the answer.
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