Cancer has no schedule, so when you hear that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, it can be quite overwhelming. Immediately, your mind is flooded with questions. Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo discusses some of the most common questions that come with a cancer diagnosis, along with some common misconceptions of cancer, in this edition of Cancer Explained. Stay tuned for part 2!  ..read more

Lung cancer symptoms may not show up 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%  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 the latest edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center ..read more

What is the difference between a PET, CT and MRI?  What are tumor markers?  Will eating sugar cause cancer cells to multiply and spread?  Why is patient’s mouth so dry during treatment?  Can surgery cause cancer cells to spread?  Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo answers some of the most common questions asked, as well as discusses some misconceptions about cancer treatments and outcomes in the first of a two-part series on Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.  ..read more

What are the benefits of taking part in a clinical trial?  Why are those people who use tobacco more likely to develop cancer.  What about using marijuana/CBD products, or holistic cancer treatments?  Why are cancer drugs so expensive?   Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo answers some of the most common questions asked, as well as discusses some misconceptions about cancer treatments and outcomes in the second installment of a two-part series on Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.  ..read more

With May being the unofficial start to summer, it means more time in the sun!  May is also National Skin Cancer Awareness.  In this latest edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center, Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo discusses the most common skin cancers, as well as what to look for on your body – your whole body!  Also, she goes over the ABCDE’s of Melanoma.  Take a listen ..read more

It may sound obvious, but what all is included in head and neck cancers?  Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo will break it all down, including answering the questions- could you lose one of your senses?  What is leukoplakia? What would my quality of life be like with head and neck cancer?  And is HPV now a factor?  Listen now to Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.  ..read more

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so let’s talk about your colon! Learn the risk factors and symptoms to colorectal cancer and the importance of getting a colonoscopy.  It’s recommended you have one at 45, unless there’s a family history of colon cancer.  In the US, colorectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men AND women.  Not only does Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Perez-Tamayo address all of this and more, but she talks about anal cancer too in the latest edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center ..read more

Brain cancer is the topic of the latest edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.  Learn about cancers IN the brain versus OF the brain. That adverb is important as to how our oncologists treat the cancer, and determine the prognosis of the tumor. Plus learn why some of the symptoms for brain cancer are similar to having a stroke, and if there are any risk factors associated with most brain cancers. Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Perez-Tamayo breaks it all down on Cancer Explained.  ..read more

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.  Once again, screening is vital when it comes to preventing cervical cancer.  Radiation Oncologist Dr. Perez-Tamayo explains the importance of getting a complete pelvic exam and what it all includes, as well as what is a pap test.  Also, why you should limit your sex partners, what is HPV and the importance of the HPV vaccination.  It’s all in the latest edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.  ..read more

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 latest edition of Cancer Explained with Central Care Cancer Center.  ..read more