Mother’s spend so much time taking care of others, they regularly forget to take care of themselves. This Mother’s Day we want you to remember… Sometimes, You’ve Got to Put Yourself First. It may not be surprising, but at Women’s Cancer and Surgical Care we really value the health and happiness of our patients. Many […]
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Spring has sprung and it’s the perfect time to get rid of dust, clutter, and unhealthy habits. It’s time to do some Spring Cleaning for Your Health! Spring and Cleaning just go together. The longer, warmer days provide the perfect opportunity to do some of the chores/changes you may have been putting off. Women’s Cancer […]
Thank you to Albuquerque The Magazine and everyone who voted for Dr Victor Vigil for TOP “Medical Genetics” in Albuquerque 2018. Dr Victor Vigil’s Interview with Albuquerque the Magazine: #image_1851943540 { width: 86%; } What drew you to your Specialty? I had an incredible role model, Dr Jack Saiki. He demonstrated that an oncologist could be [...]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to share with you how to Become a Colorectal Cancer Crusader. As is the case with any cancer, the stats on colorectal cancer are grim. It is the 3rd most common type of cancer and causes the 2nd highest number of deaths. Over 50,000 people die […]
General, Genetic Testing, Hematology-Oncology and Cancer Genetics, Prevention & Screening, WCSC Latest Highlights
Stop Cancer Before it Starts
Awareness is important, but cancer prevention is absolutely vital. February is National Cancer Prevention Month, the perfect time to focus efforts to stop cancer before it starts. Cancer is a complicated disease. One often feels helpless when faced with a cancer diagnosis, this month the focus is placed on action and empowerment. Cancer Prevention research […]
General, Gynecologic Oncology, WCSC Latest Highlights
Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for Gynecology
Advancements in technology have allowed for better options when it comes to gynecological treatments. Chief among these is the option for Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for Gynecology. While other types of minimally invasive surgical procedures have been in use since the late 1980s, the da Vinci Surgical System is the first robotic-assisted model. Approved by […]
General, Gynecologic Oncology, Prevention & Screening, WCSC Latest Highlights
Cervical Cancer Prevention
Much has been done to detect, treat, and assist in Cervical Cancer Prevention in the past 50 years. But there is still more to do. In preparation for January being Cervical Cancer Awareness month, we wanted to give an update on how science has progressed in their research on Cervical Cancer. When it comes to […]
During the month of November, we honor and thank our support team that are in homes during National Family Caregivers Month. At Women’s Cancer and Surgical Care our patients have always been our first priority. From diagnosis to treatment to follow up, our goal is to always have our patients feel as though they are of […]
Gynecologic Oncology, Hematology-Oncology and Cancer Genetics, WCSC Latest Highlights
Oncology Gynecology Specializations
Most of our doctors at Women’s Cancer and Surgical Care, P.C. have multiple Oncology Gynecology Specializations. Unfortunately, we live in a world that requires multiple cancer treatment specialties. Of course no single type is more important than any other, but when doctors specialize in a specific type of oncology gynecology care that becomes their sole focus. The […]
The Importance of Mammograms As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Women’s Cancer & Surgical Care has one word for you ~ mammogram. Knowledge of the importance of mammograms can save lives, pass along the message to ladies you know and care about. A mammogram is a precisely focused x-ray of the breast tissue, [...]