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The danger is real and growing. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), five out of ten counterfeit pills seized in 2024 tested contained a potentially deadly dose of fentanyl in the agency’s latest laboratory...

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It’s not always a lump

Monday, October 20, 2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Aspirus Health is empowering women with vital information to recognize the many ways breast cancer can appear. While most women understand the importance of breast self-checks, many ha...

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Aspirus Shares Why Breast Self-Exams Are Essential to Early Cancer Detection

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

About one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Early detection remains one of the most effective ways to improve survival, and that often starts ...

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Prostate Cancer: Early Detection Leads to Better Outcomes

Thursday, October 9, 2025

About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. While it is one of the most common cancers in men, early detection remains one of the most effective wa...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Shines Spotlight on High-Risk Women

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that understanding your personal risk could save your life. For women at higher risk, starting early conversations with a specialist can make a crucial difference. According to the...

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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week

Friday, September 26, 2025

About one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. During Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) Week (September 28 – October 4), Aspirus Health is remindi...

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World Cancer Research Day

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but research is changing the outlook for patients. On World Cancer Research Day, September 24, Aspirus Health is highlighting the impact of clinical trials and personali...

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Alcohol and Cancer

Thursday, April 3, 2025

New warning labels mandated by the government may soon appear on alcohol products, alerting consumers to serious health risks, including cancer. Similar to cigarette warnings, these labels aim to educate the public about alcohol’s...

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Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Colorectal cancer ranks among the top five most common cancers in the United States and is one of the top three causes of cancer-related deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Despite its prevalence, early detection thr...

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Transforming Cancer Care with Immunotherapy

Monday, July 29, 2024

Aspirus Cancer Care is offering a new type of immunotherapy treatment that has emerged as one of the most promising strategies for battling certain types of cancer including Lymphoma, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), multiple mye...

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Aspirus Cancer Care now offers option that may help prevent hair loss during cancer treatment

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Cancer patients in Central Wisconsin facing chemotherapy treatment have an innovative new option available that may help prevent them from losing their hair: scalp cooling. Aspirus Cancer Care - Wausau is the first cancer treatmen...

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The role of social work in a health care setting

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Social Worker Month is observed every March and highlights these trained medical professionals for their compassionate care and dedication to supporting patients and families throughout their medical journeys. At Aspirus Health th...

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and Aspirus Health is on a mission to educate patients and the community on the importance of lung cancer screening. While most adults are aware of the recommendation to begin col...

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Aches And Pains That Could Signal Prostate Cancer

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news is it has one of the highest survival rates of any type ...

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It’s not always a lump

Aspirus Shares Why Breast Self-Exams Are Essential to Early Cancer Detection

Prostate Cancer: Early Detection Leads to Better Outcomes

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Shines Spotlight on High-Risk Women

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week

World Cancer Research Day

Alcohol and Cancer

Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives

Transforming Cancer Care with Immunotherapy

Aspirus Cancer Care now offers option that may help prevent hair loss during cancer treatment

The role of social work in a health care setting

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Aches And Pains That Could Signal Prostate Cancer