Cancer Awareness
Cervical Cancer
In view of the recent “new” screening recommendations for cervical cancer by the USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) I would like to provide… Continue Reading
Renal Cell Cancer Therapeutic Options
For the longest time interlukin-2 and interferon were the only options for advanced stage renal cell cancer. These two drugs had a very low response… Continue Reading
Early Stages Of Colorectal Cancer May Not Have Signs Or Symptoms
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Maryland. The American Cancer Society projects approximately 142,570 new cases and 51,370 deaths in… Continue Reading
Advances In Malignant Melanoma
From a melanoma detection point of view, the FDA just recently approved a device called MELA-find, which helps dermatologists decide whether to biopsy a lesion… Continue Reading
To Screen Or Not To Screen? That Is The Question Part Two
Remember the controversy that sparked from the 2009 USPSTF that recommended against screening women < 50 years old with mammograms? The new recommendation issued by... Continue Reading
To Screen Or Not To Screen That Is The Question? Part One
Part One This article is part one of a two part series. Since 2009, the United States Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for screening… Continue Reading
The White Choice For Your Teeth
Everyone wants to have an attractive smile. Having whiter and brighter teeth will make anyone's smile more attractive. Teeth whitening has advanced tremendously from the… Continue Reading
Advances In Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
The landscape of oncology has become very exciting over the last three years for Non Small Cell lung cancer (NSCLC). With the event of genomic… Continue Reading
Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Screening
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S. Its impact is felt across many demographics. Thankfully, due to early detection and timely… Continue Reading
Breast Reconstruction
Losing a breast to breast cancer is a terrible experience for any women to endure. Fortunately, today there are many options available to women who… Continue Reading