Our cancer teams show you how to fight and win
Our Cancer Centers
• Van Elslander Cancer Center
• Webber Cancer Center
• Providence Cancer Institute
The experts at the St. John cancer centers give you access to renowned cancer physicians, as well as the newest, most promising treatments and clinical trials. You'll even get your very own nurse navigator to guide you through treatment. And we will give you resources to heal your spirit as well. Yoga, reflexology and massage are offered at our Healing Arts Centers within each cancer center.
When it comes to cancer, how much do you know? To see where you stand, take our comprehensive risk assessment. To learn about cancer treatment, visit our Oncology Center.
How Weight Affects Cancer
A Swedish study, over 29 years, finds 33 percent more cases of cancer among obese people than in the general population.
Cancer and Your Diet
Diet is just one factor in assessing your risk for cancer. That's because there are more than 100 types of cancer, with many different causes. And the average American diet has many components -- some of which may lower the risk for cancer, while others may raise it.
Cancer Prevention
Despite the odds, you can take steps now to greatly decrease your chances of developing cancer. It's not just a throw of the dice, but a combination of your hereditary risk factors and the type of lifestyle you lead.
Preventing Cancer By Losing Weight
A 2003 study by the American Cancer Society (ACS) concluded that excess weight may account for 20 percent of cancer deaths in women and 14 percent of those in men. Earlier studies found that excess weight contributes to cancers of the breast, uterus, colon, rectum, kidney, esophagus and gall bladder. The ACS study also linked it to cancers of the cervix and ovary, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, pancreas, liver and, in men, the stomach and prostate.
