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Although people may tire of hearing me preach anti-smoking sermons, I rarely tire of warning them about the health dangers of tobacco. For t

Dr. Kenneth L Abbott talks about the dangers of lung cancer even in non-smokers. For those who smoke, quitting remains the most important positive step someone can take to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and many other smoking-related diseases; but you can still get cancer. Check out Calvert Health's article here.

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An adage in health care declares if you wish to be famous in the medical field you should discover a new disease and attach your name to it.

In a month dedicated to furthering awareness of testicular cancer, CalvertHealth wants to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible story of John Cleland, the first man cured of an advanced form of this disease.

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Many of us think of cancer as predominantly a disease of older people. Televised advertisements for children’s cancer research institutions

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Everyone knows fresh air is good for you, but it is hard to consolidate just how good time spent outside can be for you. It is good for your

Everyone knows fresh air is good for you, but it is hard to consolidate just how good time spent outside can be for you. It is good for your mental and physical health in many ways. Read more here on Calvert Health about the 1000 Hours outside Challenge.

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The effort to combat cancer occurs on many fronts: the cancer patient’s home, the medical clinic, the operating room, the infusion center, t

Mary Lasker proved to be a woman ahead of her time— a passionate visionary, a dynamo of persuasion and influence (1900-1994). The effort to combat cancer occurs on many fronts: the cancer patient’s home, the medical clinic, the operating room, the infusion center, the radiation suite, and the various diagnostic departments. These constitute the public “face” of cancer care. Click here to read more and check out more blogs on Calvert Health.

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We’ve roasted and carved the turkey, mashed the red potatoes, cooked the fresh snap green beans to a nice al dente crispness, served up the

Dr. Kenneth L Abbott reflects on Thanksgiving and how he deals with difficult times in the practice of oncology. "On this day of giving thanks, allow me to list all the things in Calvert Oncology that gladden my heart." Check out the article here or click here to see more blogs at Calvert Health.