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  11. – Colon Cancer
  12. – Colon Polyps
  13. – Colonoscopy
  14. – DNA and Cancer
  15. – GI Cancer
  16. – How cancer is detected
  17. – Lung Cancer
  18. – Male breast cancer
  19. – Mammograms
  20. – Melanoma
  21. – Ovarian Cancer
  22. – PSA Testing
  23. – PSA test
  24. – Prostate Cancer
  25. – Skin Cancer
  26. – Testing for Cancer
  27. – Thyroid cancer
  28. – What causes cancer
  29. – What is Cancer
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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?)

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)

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?)

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)

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)

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)

SMOKING AND COLON CANCER RISK

You probably know that smoking and lung cancer are very closely related, with heavy smokers being the most prone to suffer from lung cancer. Smoking also raises one’s risk of heart disease.
Now, smokers can add pre-cancerous growths in the colon to the host of increased health risks they face. (Read more about SMOKING AND COLON CANCER RISK)

TOMOTHERAPY

After suffering with a sore throat for nearly 9 months, doctors ordered 51 year old Dave Rossingel to get an MRI. The results were devastating. A cancerous tumor was found at the base of Dave’s tongue. He was going to need radiation therapy. It was while Dave was considering the options available to him, that he came across tomotherapy. (Read more about TOMOTHERAPY)

PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR

There is a new online tool for prostate cancer patients just unveiled that is said to be the most accurate way to predict one’s chances of long term survival. (Read more about PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR)

Virtual Colonoscopy

Moserata Santana is not worried about colon cancer in spite of the fact that the disease killed her father and brother. She’s getting a screening colonoscopy, and has faith that the colonoscopy procedure will detect anything unusual, before it becomes life threatening. (Read more about Virtual Colonoscopy)

Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Alfred RosenbaumDr. Alfred Rosenbaum Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Looking for a radiation oncologist? Avail of as IMRT and Radiosurgery at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx with Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology. You can expect personalized care at Eastchester.


Gastric Cancer Treatment Osceola, Florida

 Osceola Cancer Center Osceola Cancer Center Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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Just hearing your doctor saying the word cancer can be terrifying. If you have been diagnosed with gastric cancer, the Osceola Cancer Center, can offer you sophisticated treatment from a caring staff. They pride themselves on being a team that is both friendly and fully qualified to help you with your individual needs, in order to ease your pain and guide you down a road to recovery.


Computed Tomography (Cat Scan)

Dr. Alfred RosenbaumDr. Alfred Rosenbaum The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Is a CAT scan in your future? Get cancer detected early and nip it in the bud. A radiation oncologist like Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum, at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx, can make all the difference with his skill and experience. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology.


Oncology/Oncologist Westchester NY 10532

Dr. Tauseef AhmedDr. Tauseef Ahmed Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Looking for an oncologist? Get your cancer treatment with a reputed oncologist. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed treats patients throughout the New York Metropolitan Area and Lower Hudson Valley. He is a recognized clinical investigator and pioneer and a consistent "Top Doctors" pick by Castle Connolly.


Breast Cancer Surgery Westchester, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Breast Cancer plagues millions of women across the country. Rather than run the risk of having it grow more severe, it is crucial that women undergo the right breast cancer surgery that would help significantly lower its level of malignancy and possibly successfully treat it. However, there are only a handful of breast surgeons who possess both a professional and caring manner that would make the process much more manageable for breast cancer patients. If you also face this illness, the place to receive the proper breast cancer care is Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. There, you will be met with a patient-sensitive surgeon who will make it his or her priority to make the road towards your recovery a more comfortable and easier one.


Breast Cancer Surgery Orlando, FL

 Osceola Cancer Center Osceola Cancer Center Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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If you have breast cancer and want to be either more informed about your condition or find an effective way to treat it, then inquiring about breast cancer surgery should be your number one priority. At the Osceola Cancer Center in Orlando, FL, a team of qualified cancer experts are there to deliver surgical care that works to suit your individual set of needs.


Breast Surgeon Westchester, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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If you're a female with breast cancer, then you should understand that undergoing breast surgery is a reliable option, especially if you're looking for a greater chance at successfully treating your condition. However, it is understandable that you wouldn't want to put your livelihood into the hands of any breast surgeon. What you need is a surgeon with the proper credentials and a great degree of sensitivity to handle your condition the right way. At Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York, you will be met by a staff of surgeons who have all the qualifications necessary to help you successfully undergo the process of breast surgery with ease and confidence. They are well-trained and board certified in their field and can provide you with both the moral and medical support you need to increase your chances at a pleasant recovery.


Hormone Replacement Therapy Jacksonville, Florida

Dr. Bridget FreemanDr. Bridget Freeman Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Call 888-537-5454

Balance is an important part of life. Nothing should ever be given too little or too much attention. Ignoring a problem can be just as bad as obsessing over it. Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D., and her team of skilled professionals understand the importance of balance and the Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, aim to help those who suffer from hormonal imbalance reach equilibrium with hormone replacement therapy.


Sterotactic Radiosurgery Bronx

Dr. Lucia BoselliDr. Lucia Boselli The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Do you need stereostatic radiosurgery? If you have a brain tumor and need to get treatment consult Dr. Lucia Boselli at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Having specialized in radiation oncology, Dr. Boselli is the right person to advise you on your treatment.


Herniated Disc Westchester, NY 10530

Dr. Bennie ChilesDr. Bennie Chiles Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery, PLLC
280 N. Central Ave Suite 235
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call (888) 281-4568

Suffering from a herniated disc? Consider spine surgery with Double Board Certified Dr. Bennie Chiles III. He is an attending neurosurgeon at a number of prominent hospitals in the New York area. Dr. Chiles offers treatment for a range of spinal disorders.


Cancer Bronx, NY

Dr. Alfred RosenbaumDr. Alfred Rosenbaum Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Effective cancer treatment starts with a visit to the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care. Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is the attending radiation oncologist dedicated to outstanding patient results. Your life depends on the most sophisticated radiation therapy treatments currently available. Dr. Rosenbaum is the Board Certified radiation oncologist you can trust.


Breast Cancer Surgeon Westchester, NY

Dr. Helen PassDr. Helen Pass Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Dr. Helen Pass is a breast cancer surgeon in Westchester. She has specialized in the field of breast cancer surgery and other diseases of the breast. Board certified Dr. Pass is on the staff at Lawrence Hospital Center.


Breast Cancer Specialist Osceola, Florida

 Osceola Cancer Center Osceola Cancer Center Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
Call (888) 287-5593

Breast Cancer plagues millions of women. It is devastating predicament for an individual to face, and receiving the proper care and attention is just the medicine one needs to be on the road towards overcoming this illness. If you have also been diagnosed with breast cancer then it is your obligation to receive treatment from a breast cancer specialist who has both the knowledge and the sensitive nature to help walk you through the process towards your possible recovery. The medical facility with a staff of specialists whom you can trust is Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola, Florida, where you can receive both the guidance and treatment, so you can handle you condition on both a physical and emotional level.


Cervical Cancer Osceola, Florida

 Osceola Cancer Center Osceola Cancer Center Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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Discovering that you have cervical cancer is shocking and disheartening news to hear. However, with the proper care, support, and attention, you can be given the equipment you need to handle your condition with much more confidence and ease. The team of cancer specialists at Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola, Florida can offer you both the effective course of treatment and psychosocial support necessary to aid you during this challenging ordeal.


Skin Cancer Doctor Manhattan, NY 10016

Dr. Tauseef AhmedDr. 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.


Find a Breast Cancer Surgeon

Dr. Nella I. ShapiroDr. Nella I. Shapiro Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Dr. Nella Shapiro is a breast cancer surgery specialist in the Bronx. Board Certified, Dr. Shapiro is the director of breast surgery at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care which offers such procedures as lumpectomy, mastectomy, axillary lymph node dissection, sentinel lymph node dissection and reconstructive breast cancer surgery.


Alternative Melanoma Cancer Treatment and Care North Carolina

 Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call 888-337-9370

Your skin is a precious commodity that you do not want to compromise. Even with melanoma, you want to try everything to restore your skin to a pristine state. That's why the trained personnel at The Immune Recovery Clinic of the Immune Recovery Foundation in North Carolina offer an alternative to surgery with effective, non-invasive treatment.


Rectal Cancer Westchester, New York

 Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery 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.


Alternative Lung Cancer Treatment and Care South Carolina

 Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call 888-337-9370

Conventional treatments for lung cancer include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Oftentimes, these treatments are successful in shrinking tumors and many patients go into remission. However, these treatments do not always work, and some patients may wish to explore alternative lung cancer treatment and care. The Immune Recovery Foundation in South Carolina offers another option.