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Dr. Scot Ackerman Joins WJXT to Discuss Jimmy Buffet’s Passing from Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Dr. Scot Ackerman Joins WJXT to Discuss Current Shortages in Cancer Medications

Dr. Scot Ackerman joined the WJXT Team yesterday to discuss the current shortage of cancer medications, Cisplatin and Carboplatin, and how this shortage is affecting cancer patients and their treatment. […]

Mind Matters: Tips for Improving Your Brain Health

Although brain cancer cannot be prevented, there are many ways to reduce the risk of developing it. One of the best ways to reduce the risk is to incorporate a […]

Talking Health: Getting Screened for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer testing is easy, quick and important. Dr. Ackerman joined Bruce Hamilton to discuss the importance of getting screened for prostate cancer and ways you can seek treatment options. 

Proton Therapy in Prostate Cancer Compared to Conventional Photon (x-ray) Therapy – The COMPPARE study

Radiation therapy offers promising results for prostate cancer. Now, there is a large multi-institutional clinical trial comparing traditional radiation therapy and proton beam therapy. Click to read more about the COMPPARE Study.

Let’s Talk About It: The Benefits of Counseling During Your Cancer Journey

        Shelby Goodman, MSW, RCSWI, Oncology Social Worker A cancer diagnosis can be challenging for patients and everyone involved in their care. As a patient at Ackerman […]

Dr. Scot Ackerman Joins WJXT and Speaks on Pancreatic Cancer

Late last week, talk show host and former Cincinnati mayor, Jerry Springer, passed away from his recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Dr. Scot Ackerman joined WJXT live on Sunday morning […]

Reducing Risk of Heart Disease during Breast Cancer Treatment with Proton Therapy

A recent statement from the American Heart Association warned that some breast cancer treatments can cause heart disease. This news understandably triggered many questions and concerns for breast cancer survivors. Fortunately, there are treatment options available, such as proton therapy, that will protect your heart and other critical organs from damage during breast cancer treatment.