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- – Mammograms
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What is the Polypill?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed. (Read more about What is the Polypill?)
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Humanistic Cancer Care
A focus on emotional health and overall well being is changing how cancer is treated.
For many who are diagnosed with Cancer, the initial reaction is shock mixed with fear. While coping with the news, having support during a time of uncertainty and stress makes a world of difference. Several cancer treatment centers, such as the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, are acknowledging the importance of going beyond treating the physical challenge of cancer. Cancer centers now focus on providing emotional support through both a warm environment and a compassionate staff. (Read more about Humanistic Cancer Care)
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Health Wrap - June 2
A new UCLA/Veteran's Affairs study showed that more than 40 percent of patients who initially had received a positive result on a fecal occult blood test –a stool guiaic card which is an initial screening tool for colon cancer -- did not receive appropriate follow-up tests like a colonoscopy or a barium enema.
Only 59 percent of this group received follow-up diagnostic tests such as a colonoscopy or a barium enema.
Forty-one percent received no follow-up at all in the six months following the positive stool study.
The authors say any healthcare system that provides cancer-screening programs needs to track each step in the screening process to help ensure that patients don't slip through cracks in the system. (Read more about Health Wrap - June 2)
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Screenings for the Elderly
We’re not getting any younger. And there are plenty of baby boomers who are suddenly looking at their senior years.
But with all the push to get screened for cancer, when is it ok to stop getting tested, in particular, for colon cancer?
This is something that is mostly missing from preventive care recommendations.
We know when to start screening for breast cancer, and colon cancer, but when does one stop?
The answer: it depends.
“I had a mammogram in august for the second time in twenty years.” So maybe Henrietta Bethune isn’t exactly a poster child for aggressively pursuing good preventative care. But at least she’s at the doctor today. (Read more about Screenings for the Elderly)
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What is Cancer?
By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology,
New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY
The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become disorganized, cancer may develop. (Read more about What is Cancer?)
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Weekly Health Wrap
New research out of a major radiology meeting shows that virtual colonoscopy along with computer-aided detection is highly effective for finding colon polyps, which can become cancerous.
Virtual colonoscopy is desirable because there is no risk of bleeding or colon perforation and intravenous sedation is unnecessary. The procedure is less costly than conventional colonoscopy and it’s more convenient, taking 15 minutes or less. (Read more about Weekly Health Wrap)
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Radiation Oncology
By Dr. Chitti Moorthy
In recent years, Radiation Oncology has made great strides in cancer treatment. Alone or in combination with other treatments, radiation therapy is dramatically raising cancer cure rates. Leading medical centers provide state-of-the-art radiation therapy in a comfortable and caring environment. (Read more about Radiation Oncology)
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Diverticulitis
The colon or large bowel stores waste products of digestion and reabsorbs salt and water back into the body. (Read more about Diverticulitis)
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What is Cancer and How it is Caused
Cancer is a term used to describe a group of illnesses all having certain common characteristics. There are over 200 different types of cancer and all have a specific name, treatment and a chance of being cured. The human body is made of organs, such as the brain, liver and heart. And each of these organs is made up tissues, such as fat, blood vessels and muscles. (Read more about What is Cancer and How it is Caused)
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VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY
There’s no question, early screening for colon cancer saves lives, particularly among those aged 50 and older. But there is a debate now among medical experts: can patients get as good, and as safe a reading by using virtual colonoscopy, which uses x-ray images, or must they still go for a standard colonoscopy which uses a scope to look into the colon? (Read more about VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY)
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 Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Each year thousands of people are afflicted with Leukemia, a cancer of the blood. Leukemia can lead to feelings of anxiety and hopelessness over the state of your condition. You may wonder if there is hope for a longer life or if your case is treatable, the answer is yes. At the Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola County, Florida, experienced Leukemia Doctors are patiently awaiting your call. They are readily available to help you recover your strength of mind and body.
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 Dr. Fabio Volterra
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
Looking for a board certified medical oncologist? If you are a cancer patient you need state-of-the-art treatment. Consult Dr. Fabio Volterra at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. He is a medical oncologist who is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and hematology.
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 Dr. Carmelo A Puccio
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Dr. Carmelo A. Puccio and all the other doctors and staff at Westchester Oncology & Hematology are passionate scientists, expert clinicians and warm, compassionate people. This is an unsurpassable combination of characteristics that makes our group unique among medical oncology practitioners.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Ovarian cancer strikes at such a fundamental part of how you define yourself. Treating it is not just a matter of medicine and surgery, but also helping to adjust to the fear and stress that it causes. If you want doctors in Westchester, NY that understand this, then contact Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG).
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 Dr. Delong Liu
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Dr. Delong Liu and his partners at Westchester Oncology & Hematology are passionate scientists, expert clinicians and very important...compassionate people. This mix makes the team at Westchester Oncology & Hematology unique among medical oncology practitioners.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
If you or somebody you love has prostrate cancer, it's important to receive treatment from a team of medical professionals who are sensitive to your needs. At the Osceola Cancer Center in Orlando, FL, a team of experts are there to keep you well-informed about your treatment options as well as deliver exceptional care that is appropriate for your specific needs.
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 Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
Call 888-537-5454
For women who have suffered through the pain of breast cancer, it is not an easy journey to go through. How about post treatment recovery? After succeeding to pass through the treatment, who can assist you during your recovery? Far too few oncology centers specialize in this important area. Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D. of the Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, has the experience, training, and skills to help you adjust to life after breast cancer and support and guide on your path to recovery. Dr. Freeman's passion is to assist women to achieve full recovery and wellness.
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 Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
Thinking of stereostatic radiosurgery? You’re making the right choice as it could dramatically impact your brain tumor. Eastchester Center for Cancer Care offers stereostatic radiosurgery with Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum, a skilled and experienced board certified radiation oncologist you can count on to give you the treatment you need.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
With so many doctors to choose from these days, it’'s hard to make a decision without at least some doubt. But if you’re looking for the best skin cancer doctor around, go ahead and lay those doubts to rest; Dr. Tauseef Ahmed serves Manhattan and is the one specialist you'’ll want to have on your side when the going gets tough. He is an authority in the world of oncology and has the resume to show for it.
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 Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
You've just been diagnosed with melanoma. The word itself can be overwhelming. You may feel intimidated by the medical jargon and the treatment options. While conventional medicine offers therapies shown to be efficacious in the treatment of melanoma, you are interested in alternative melanoma cancer treatment and care. At the Immune Recovery Foundation in South Carolina, patients are offered the best in an alternative treatment called Immune Recovery.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Cancer. The word itself is frightening, and the disease can mean a long and difficult battle. But real hope exists, and at the Osceola Cancer Center in Kissimmee, FL, you can find a solution. At this remarkable care center, Dr. Mamta Vijayvargiya and her team utilize traditional and alternative cancer treatments to put you on the path to recovery. More than anything, they want to tend to you and your family.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Lung Cancer is very serious and needs immediate attention from a licensed professional immediately in order to receive the care that is needed to prevent it from spreading to surrounding areas. This is why Lung Cancer Specialist Dr. Arnold Miller and his talented staff at Osceola Cancer Center have amassed years of professional experience treating all types of this terrible disorder. The Osceola Cancer Center is located in Osceola, Florida and is ready to welcome you with open arms in giving you the most advanced cancer treatment.
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 Dr. Lucia Boselli
The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
Need cutting edge imaging services? Positron Emission Tomography (PET) represents the very latest innovation in nuclear medicine, making cancer detection much easier. Dr. Lucia Boselli at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx is a radiation oncology specialist who can give you the treatment you need for your cancer.
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Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
Call 888-537-5454
If you have been feeling weaker than normal, a little sluggish, it may be because of deficiencies in your body. The best way to find out if your body is missing vital nutrients is to undergo a Live Blood Cell Analysis, and Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D., along with her trained staff at Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida will help make sure to give you an accurate and thorough test.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Lung Cancer affects the lives of thousands of Americans and their families and it is a constant struggle. This is why the team of professional doctors at Osceola Cancer Center has dedicated their lives to caring for those who suffer from this terrible affliction. Based in Florida, they offer their patients a welcoming environment that focuses on extraordinary personal care and uses only the most state of the art treatments to offer you superior Lung Cancer Treatment.
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 Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Breast Cancer can grow malignant for many women if they aren't given the appropriate guidance and treatment. If you are a female with breast cancer, then your first priority is to turn to a breast cancer surgeon who can help you face this difficult situation with much more comfort and confidence. The staff of breast surgeons at Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York performs a wide range of breast procedures using the utmost care and skill as to minimize your pain and make the process towards your recovery as pleasant as possible.
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 Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10649
Call (888) 860-7136
The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a cancer treatment center whose oncologists offer quality care with the latest techniques. The comprehensive list of specialized treatments include radiation therapy, radiation treatment, chemotherapy and radiosurgery. Rest assured, you're in good hands with board certified, skilled and experienced oncologists watching over you.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Rectal Cancer is a serious illness that can permanently damage your health if not treated immediately. Without quality medical assistance, your discomfort can eventually become life threatening. Many people suffering from this illness choose the Lawrence Hospital for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. Their integrated approach to treatment of endocrine related illnesses has helped many on the road to recovery and their reputable service is renowned nationwide for efficient medical results.
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 Dr. Bennie Chiles
Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery, PLLC
280 N. Central Ave Suite 235
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call (888) 281-4568
Planning to have a neck surgery? Get it done by a skilled and experienced neurosurgeon like Dr. Bennie Chiles III. Double Board Certified Dr. Chiles practices at Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery in Hartsdale, NY. He is also an attending neurosurgeon at a number of prominent hospitals in the area.
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