Cancer Awareness
Breast Size Matters
To women in their 20's, 30's, 40's and even 50's, breast size is no small issue. First comes the decision to join the ranks of… Continue Reading
Chemotherapy Nausea and Vomiting
Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) can very significantly affect the quality of life in cancer patients. Over the last two decades major progress has… Continue Reading
An Update On CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is the most common leukemia in the western world. At diagnosis, 80% of the patients are in the asymptomatic phase (stage… Continue Reading
Permanent Cure For Painful Flatfoot
Hyperpronation (flatfoot) is a very common condition of excessive motion of the rear foot that causes the appearance of a collapsed arch upon weight bearing…. Continue Reading
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
