It was supposed to be a public service, a way to inform millions of American women about the importance of having a mammogram and possibly save hundreds of lives. In 2013, Amy Robach, now a co-anchor on ABC News’ 20/20 and a featured reporter for Good Morning America, agreed to have her first mammogram on-air …
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Almost everyone in America knows a friend or loved one who’s been diagnosed with cancer. And no wonder: 4,830 new cancer cases are diagnosed every day in the United States. That’s the reason Main Street Hospital has made a commitment to provide a comprehensive range of cancer-fighting services. We have the expertise, equipment and medical …
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Don’t become a skin-cancer statistic this summer. More people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States than all other cancers combined. In fact, more than five million cases are diagnosed every, many of which could be prevented by protecting the skin from excessive sun exposure. How To Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer Use …
More than 1.7 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2019. When it comes to fighting this all-too-common disease, knowledge is power. Test your cancer IQ with the following questions, then check to see how well you did below. True or False? If you get cancer, it’s usually because …
Kathy Bates is just one of more than 10 million Americans who suffer from lymphedema. Yet few people know much about the disease. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know about lymphedema. What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling caused by a collection of too much lymph fluid. This protein-rich liquid circulates through …
Academy Award-Winner Kathy Bates is on a Mission to Raise Awareness About Lymphedema During an acting career that has spanned almost five decades, Kathy Bates has played dozens of memorable characters, from the obsessive fan Annie Wilkes in the film Misery, for which she won an Oscar, to the Unsinkable Molly Brown in Titanic. Now …
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Olympic Gold Medalist Dorothy Hamill shares her wisdom and advice as a breast cancer survivor Dorothy Hamill was only 19 years old when she captured America’s heart by winning the gold medal for women’s figure skating at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. A long and successful career as a professional ice skater soon …
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#1 Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States 23 Percent of overweight adults who have arthritis 50+ Percent of people over age 65 who have been diagnosed with arthritis 100+ Number of different types of arthritis and related conditions 54 Million Number of American adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis (conservative estimate) 78 …
For Muscles, Bones and Joints, Our Comprehensive Orthopedic Services Have You Covered There are 206 bones, 650 skeletal muscles, 13 major joints and literally hundreds of ligaments and tendons in the human body. And whenever any of these require medical treatment, there’s one place you and your family can turn to: Main Street Hospital. Our …
Keep These Five Signs In Mind Experiencing some level of bone and joint discomfort as we grow older is a normal part of the aging process. But sometimes that pain may be a sign of something far more serious. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be time to seek medical …
