Cancer Awareness
Are Your Worries Something To Worry About?
Websters dictionary defines worry as anxious, troubled, or uneasy. As long ago as 1671, the word worry was used to refer to something “annoying or… Continue Reading
Six Secrets of Holiday Beauty
Its hard to believe that the holiday season is now just weeks away. Whether your plans include parties or quiet times with your family, here… Continue Reading
Breast MRI vs. Mammography
Recent reports that the diagnosis of breast cancer in 36-year-old actress Christina Applegate was made by MRI, not mammography, have piqued public interest in breast… Continue Reading
The 411 on Skin Cancer
Youve found a suspicious mole. Is it cancerous? Is it harmless? Do you need to schedule an appointment with your doctor? Or are you losing… Continue Reading
What You Need To Know About Skin Cancer
If, despite using sunscreen SPF 30, you have developed a new growth or noticed changes in old ones, you should see a specialist in dermatology… Continue Reading
Chemotherapy and Ototoxicity
In late fall 2002 (approximately 1 month prior to my wedding), I received a telephone call from my mother informing me that she had Stage… Continue Reading
PSA Levels and Prostate Cancer
Most men over 45 recognize that PSA levels are related to prostate cancer. Yearly prostate exams and PSA level measurements significantly increase early detection and… Continue Reading
Having a Breast Cancer Operation
Part 2 This month we continue with an explanation of what to expect and the questions to have answered before finalizing a decision on having… Continue Reading
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer at some point in his lifetime? African American men have a 1 in… Continue Reading
Oral Cancer Signs and Symptoms
Oral cancer is cancer that occurs on the lips (usually the lower lip), inside the mouth, on the back of the throat, the tonsils or… Continue Reading
