AndersonMercy Cancer Care

07/08/2025

It’s hot outside—and that can be dangerous, especially for people with cancer.

It’s hot outside—and that can be dangerous, especially for people with cancer.   There are a few reasons for the added risk: People with cancer may also have added risk factors. For example, those age 65 and older and those who have other chronic conditions are more susceptible to heat-related ...

06/26/2025

Human KIND. ❤

04/08/2025

Finding out you or your loved one has cancer can cause many feelings. This brochure from the American Cancer Society will give you information to help you better deal with the diagnosis, make decisions about treatment, and talk to friends, family and children about your cancer.
https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/cancer-control/en/booklets-flyers/after-diagnosis-a-guide-for-patients-and-families.pdf

03/11/2025

People undergoing chemotherapy become intimately familiar with the term “chemo brain,” as that feeling of cloudiness and mental fog that so often comes during and after treatment. Doctors and other medical professionals call it “post-chemo cognitive impairment” or “cancer-related cognitive change.”
https://andersonhospital.org/news-events/chemo-brain-what-is-it-and-how-is-it-treated/

02/11/2025

Cancer may increase the risk of flu complications. People with cancer now or have had certain types of cancer in the past (such as lymphoma or leukemia), are at increased risk of developing flu complications that can be serious.

Flu vaccination is especially important for people with cancer or a history of cancer.

01/14/2025

At Anderson Mercy Cancer Care, we understand how important it is to be surrounded by your loved ones while undergoing treatment. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing advanced, compassionate cancer care right here in your community.
From expert oncologists to personalized treatment plans, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll help you focus on healing without the added stress of traveling far from home. 💙 Care you can trust, close to the people who matter most.

01/02/2025

Due to area virus levels, we must increase the level of protection for our cancer patients. Please be masked througout the Warren Billhartz Cancer Center for any services you will be receiving while inside the building, including all visitors.

11/21/2024

There is often confusion between the terms "cure" and "remission," but it's important to understand that they don't mean the same thing.

Remission is the partial or complete disappearance of cancer signs and symptoms after treatment. Learn which factors influence remission and recurrence.

09/16/2024

❤ Today, a special group of young ladies made a beautiful gesture that touched the hearts of many at our Warren Billhartz Cancer Center. They anonymously placed a rose 🌹 and a heartfelt note on the cars of our patients, spreading kindness and hope. To these thoughtful individuals, thank you for bringing a little light and joy 🌟 into the lives of those who needed it most. Your simple act of compassion has made a world of difference, and we are deeply grateful.

09/04/2024

Are you a caregiver, family member or friend helping someone you love who is fighting cancer? Here is a great resource for you:

If you are providing care for someone with cancer, we offer some helpful tips.

04/12/2024

If you are caring for a person with cancer, you are a very important part of the cancer patient’s care team. Your role may change over the course of treatment. For example, you may provide mainly emotional support at the time of diagnosis, and take on daily tasks later on. You may help your loved one with household chores, personal hygiene, going to the doctor, and even paying bills.

While you’re caring for your loved one with cancer, don’t neglect to take care of yourself as well. Caring for someone with cancer can be very stressful. Check out this great resource for caregivers:

Are you caring for a person with cancer? CDC offers helpful tips for caring for cancer patients and yourself.

02/29/2024

The extra day tacked on to every fourth year is a subtle admission that even something as regular and simple as a calendar can be more complicated than we think.

The extra day tacked on to every fourth year is a subtle admission that even something as regular and simple as a calendar can be more complicated than we think.