Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in the body. This means the body’s immune system, which normally fights infections, mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs. Lupus can affect many parts the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain. Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Rheumatology is here to help you manage rheumatic conditions.
During cancer treatment, have you felt like you have trouble concentrating or focusing? Are you forgetting things like names, dates and numbers? You may be experiencing cognitive problems that people diagnosed with cancer often face during and after treatment, called “chemobrain.”
Do you feel pain at the front of your knee, around your kneecap when running, playing sports or climbing stairs? Have you heard the term “runner’s knee”? Runner’s knee isn’t just for runners, and the term doesn’t describe just one type of injury. It’s a broad term that describes kneecap pain that can happen due to several problems.
Cancer-related side effects can make living your daily life frustrating or difficult. There are several side effects commonly experienced by cancer patients, but they can vary depending on the type of cancer, its location, the specific treatments used or the patient’s overall health. Read more about common side effects you may experience during cancer treatment.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common hand condition that affects many adults. It can cause numbness and tingling in the hand and wrist. The providers at Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Orthopedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation can evaluate you for diagnosis and treatment.
You may have seen some information about biomarker testing when researching on the internet, but what is it? For many people with cancer, biomarker testing may provide useful information to their care team that could affect treatment plans.
Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated annually on the first Sunday in June. Friends, families and healthcare providers gather to raise awareness and education.
At Fairfield Healthcare Professionals Psychiatry & Health Psychology, we understand that health goes beyond the physical body. Individual therapy is just one way our team of experts work to get you back to feeling your best.
Lung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in the United States, and often has the lowest screening rates compared to any other type of cancer. Early detection saves lives.
Cancer survivorship begins the moment you receive a diagnosis forward. Survivorship is a journey marked by resilience, courage and strength, but you don’t have to do it alone.
It can be daunting to receive a cancer diagnosis and keep up with the medical terms you may hear throughout the process. The Cancer Services team at Fairfield Medical Center is here to help you with any questions you may have.
With lung cancer leading as the most common cause of cancer death in the United States in both men and women, it is important to take the time to learn how you can lower your risk for the disease.