Cancer Explained

Cancer is not planned. No one is ever ready for it. At Central Care, we understand that. So, we created Cancer Explained, an educational podcast about the risks, signs, symptoms and treatment options for specific cancers.

Cancer Explained Season 2

Stomach, Pancreatic & Esophageal Cancers 2.0

Stomach, Esophageal and Pancreatic cancers are all silent killers. These cancers spread early and are typically detected late – meaning, you could have a sizeable cancer before it starts giving you trouble. Hear more from Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Perez-Tamayo, on the risk factors and symptoms for these cancer. Also find out how HPV is the new risk to esophageal cancer, in this edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.

Lung Cancer 3.0

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer symptoms may not show right away, and when they do, the cancer has advanced. If you are eligible, screening for lung cancer with annual low-dose CT scans can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20 percent by detecting tumors at early stages when they are more likely to be curable. Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo discusses in depth this screening option, the difference between what smoking and vaping does to your lungs, treatment options and more in this edition of Cancer Explained.

Breast Cancer 2.0

What are you feeling for when doing a breast self-check? Why is it important to have the breast squeezed during a mammogram? What are estrogen receptors? October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Get the answers to these questions from Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo, as well as learn about genetic screening, triple-negative breast cancers, symptoms for breast cancer and more in the latest edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.

Prostate, Bladder, & Testicular Cancer

Men are the focus in this edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care. Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Perez-Tamayo highlights cancers that affect men, such as prostate, bladder and testicular. Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. Find out why the bladder is like a ‘hat’ for a man’s prostate. And just like a woman does regular breast self-checks, a man should do regular testicular self-checks. Regular screenings of these cancers are important!

General Cancer

Why is receiving cancer treatment close to your home important? What type of annual screenings are encouraged for men and for women? What is a genetic screening and am I a candidate for it? Should I get a second opinion on my cancer diagnosis? Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo has answers to these questions and more, all in this edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center. We understand you’ve got questions – about everything. We’ve got answers.

Lung Cancer 2.0

Lung cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in both men AND women (not counting skin cancer). Screening for lung cancer with annual low-dose CT scans among those at high risk can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20 percent by detecting tumors at early stages when they are more likely to be curable. Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo discusses the importance of lung cancer screenings and who qualifies, as well as non-small cell lung cancers, RET mutations and treatment options in this edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.