Newest Screening Focused on Detecting Lung Cancer Early By blog Did you know that if you're a current or former smoker, you can now be screened for lung cancer? Doctors […]
Men's Health Prophylactic Surgery Nearly Doubles in Men with Breast Cancer By Jane Farrell article The number of men with breast cancer who undergo surgery to remove the unaffected breast has risen sharply, according to … Read More→
_ Money Matters Health Care Costs Can Harm Cancer Patients By article Financial stress related to medical cost can affect the health of cancer patients, even those who have finished their treatment. … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Update: Testing for the Breast Cancer Gene By Jane Farrell article Should you be tested to see if you have the breast-cancer gene? Here, experts from the federal Centers for Disease … Read More→
Breast Cancer Month: Mammography Controversy Update By blog Most of you probably go for annual mammograms, but currently the experts disagree as to when and how often you […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Update on the Latest Treatment By blog Did you know that September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? Ovarian cancer strikes about 3 percent of women. The American […]
_ Medical Care Those with Not Long to Live Still Get Screenings for Cancer By Sondra Forsyth article A substantial number of older patients with limited life expectancy continue to receive routine screenings for prostate, breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer although the procedures are unlikely to benefit them, according to the authors of a study done at theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by Trevor J. Royce, M.D., M.S. and colleagues.
_ Women's Health and Wellness Hysterectomy With Morcellation Poses Cancer Risk By Sondra Forsyth article Among women undergoing a minimally invasive hysterectomy using electric power morcellation, uterine cancers were present in 27 per 10,000 women at the time of the procedure, according to a study published July 22nd 2014 by JAMA. There has been concern that this procedure, in which the uterus is fragmented into smaller pieces, may result in the spread of undetected malignancies.
_ Cancer Center 12 Things To Do after Your Cancer Diagnosis By Sondra Forsyth article By James Tamkin M.D. and Dave Visel This article originally appeared on DemosHealth.com. It is adapted from The Myeloma Survival Guide. As a newly diagnosed cancer patient, you are beginning a long, complicated, physically and mentally taxing journey. Here are twelve things to start doing now to make your journey a little easier.
Cancer Center Cancer Center Ads Emotional, Not Informative By Jane Farrell article Emotional reactions to cancer center consumer advertisements may lead to unrealistic expectations and inappropriate treatments, according to a study done at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and published in May 2014 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. A release from the American College of Physicians notes that in response to a rapidly increasing demand for cancer care in the United States, a growing number of cancer centers are marketing their clinical services directly to patients through consumer advertising.
_ Regular Doc Visits Help Prevent Skin Cancer Deaths By article The risk of dying from, melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer is significantly reduced with regular doctor visits, according to a study done in Detroit at Henry Ford Hospital. The researchers believe that this is the first study to link melanoma mortality with routine health care use.
A Sharp Drop in Deaths From Colon Cancer By Jane Farrell article Colon cancer screenings have led to a 30 percent drop in cases for people aged 50 and older, the American Cancer Society reports. Death rates have also declined. The drop was measured over the last ten years. The researchers who conducted the study said the decrease was due to more people getting recommended screening tests. And even more deaths could be avoided if everyone got their screening tests on time.
_ Depression and Older Adults By Jane Farrell article Feeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life, but if these feelings last a few … Read More→
_ Using Fat Grafting for Breast Reconstruction By Jane Farrell article Fat grafting is an innovative form of breast reconstruction that avoids both the artificiality of breast implants and the scarring … Read More→
_ The Health Effects of Racist Housing Policies By Jane Farrell article The historical discriminatory housing policies known as ΓÇ£redliningΓÇ¥ are associated with heart disease and related risk factors today in impacted … Read More→
_ Think Twice Before Your Tummy Tuck: The Abdomen is the Best Donor Site for Natural Tissue Breast Reconstruction By Jane Farrell article Every year, hundreds of thousands of women undergo surgical procedures to reshape their abdomens. For many, diet and exercise cannot … Read More→
_ Get The Most from Your Derm Appointment By Jane Farrell article Before making an appointment with a dermatologist, it is important to consider their level of training. Board-certified dermatologists have at … Read More→
_ Skin Health How to Prepare for a Telemedicine Appointment By Jane Farrell article Tips from board-certified dermatologists Consumer demand for virtual health care has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to telemedicine, patients … Read More→