Patti Lyons, 61, of Doylestown, is the proud owner of Peace Valley Lavender Farm. Five years ago, she received a diagnosis of rectal cancer. Today, she is sharing her story of healing. Patti says the compassionate care she received and the special connection she formed with her colorectal surgeon played an equally important role in her decisions to receive her care at Doylestown Hospital. "You don't appreciate how important it is to have this level of expertise and service close by until you need it," says Patti.
Doylestown Hospital recently earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. Only four hospitals in Pennsylvania hold this prestigious distinction, and ours is the only one in Bucks County.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that only 6% of people who have an elevated risk for lung cancer receive the recommended screening? Boost your knowledge about lung cancer screening and other ways Doylestown Hospital is working to detect the disease early, when it is highly treatable – increasing your chance of survival.
Your liver works hard to perform hundreds of functions vital to your overall health. Find out what you can do to take care of your liver so your liver can keep taking care of you.
Every man should have an annual physical and digital rectal exam after age 50 to screen for prostate cancer. The condition is highly treatable, especially when detected early. Learn more about prostate cancer, including risk factors, testing, and treatments.