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Talking Health


Dr. Scot Ackerman's recent segments on The Morning Show

Battling cancer with proton therapy

Dr. Scot Ackerman with the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss how cancer patients could use proton therapy to help fight the disease.

Understanding multiple myeloma

Dr. Scot Ackerman from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss symptoms of and prevention for multiple myeloma, an uncommon cancer of bone marrow cells.

Talking Health: Understanding breast cancer

Dr. Scot Ackerman, oncologist from the Ackerman Cancer Center, joins us to help us better understand the options when it comes to catching the disease early.

Oncologist Scot Ackerman on Casey DeSantis' breast cancer

Breast cancer is relatively rare in women under 50.

Talking Health: Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

About one out of every 8 men will get prostate cancer in his lifetime.

New type of mammogram helps women detect breast cancer faster

Dr. Gaelyn Scuderi joins us to discuss Contrast-Enhanced Mammography and how it could be effective in helping women spot breast cancer faster.

Why pancreatic cancer so deadly? Who's most at risk?

Dr. Scot Ackerman with the Ackerman Cancer Center, joins us to talk about pancreatic cancer.

Talking health and the Olympics with Dr. Scot Ackerman

As we follow the Tokyo Olympics we want to recognize some of the Olympians who've overcome incredible feats, including cancer, to get there.

Cancer deaths decreasing, but not for every type

Dr. Scot Ackerman from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss a 30% drop in cancer deaths. But deaths from some cancers are rising.

Lung Cancer Risks

Dr. Scot Ackerman with Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to talk about risks besides smoking and when it is time to talk to your doctor about lung cancer concerns.

Men's Health: Discussing Concerns With A Doctor

Dr. Scot Ackerman, an oncologist, joins us to talk about the importance of talking to a doctor about concerns even though it may be uncomfortable.

Lifestyle Changes and Health

Dr. Scot Ackerman, an oncologist from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to discuss how simple lifestyle changes could prevent between 30% to 50% of all cancers.

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The link between chronic pain and depression

Talking health with Dr. Scot Ackerman

May is National Stroke Awareness Month and this morning we want to highlight how you can reduce your risk.

Skin Cancer

Summer is right around the corner and that means you may be spending more time in the sun. Dr. Scot Ackerman from the Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to talk about skin cancer prevention.

Cancer Screenings

Cancer screening rates are rebounding after a drop last year due to COVID. Dr. Scot Ackerman, an oncologist with Ackerman Cancer Center joins us to talk about the importance of screening for cancer.

STDs can lead to certain types of cancer

VIDEO: Local oncologist Doctor Scot Ackerman discusses the cancers caused by the most common STD and how you can lower your chance of getting infected.

Colon Cancer in Women

Women frequently believe that colon cancer is a man's disease but women and men are both at risk. Dr. Scot Ackerman joins us to talk about what women should look out for and the importance of getting screened.

New 3D Image Technique Helping Detect Cancer

Dr. Scot Ackerman joins us to talk about a new 3D image technique that could help better detect breast cancer and other diseases, such as COVID-19.

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