Heads Up on Headaches June 3 – 9 Is National Headache Awareness Week Many people are reluctant about seeing their personal physician or visiting an Emergency Room when they have an intense headache. But if you have more than an occasional headache or if the headache develops very quickly and produces severe pain, you should …
CEO 25 Years of Progress Advances in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Have Been Steady 25 YEARS OF PROGRESS 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month The past 25 years have seen great progress and many achievements in the diagnosing, treating and prevention of breast cancer. To really appreciate the advances …
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Minimally Invasive Procedure Leaves No Scar What happens if an abnormal lump is detected in your breast, either through a mammogram or a physical examination? The first step is to determine if the lump is benign or cancerous. In many cases, that requires performing a surgical biopsy, an invasive procedure that leaves …
Do You Need A Colonoscopy? If You’re 50 or Older, The answer is a definite “YES.” March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s time to get serious about a medical condition that costs the lives of more than 50,000 Americans every year. Cancer of the colon and rectum (colorectal cancer) is the second leading …
Colon Problems Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, killing 55,000 people each year. But when it’s detected early, colon cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a General Surgeon with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more about preventing this deadly disease. What is …
“Anyone Is Susceptible” Reese Witherspoon Talks About Her Passion To Raise Breast Cancer Awareness Reese Witherspoon is on a mission. As the Honorary Chair of the Avon Foundation for Women, the Academy® Award-winning actress is determined to help women become more knowledgeable about breast cancer and the importance of early detection in fighting the disease. Why have you become so …
Focus on Technology: Digital Mammography Early detection is critical in the fight against breast cancer. When diagnosed at a localized stage, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 98 percent. But if the disease has spread to distant organs or the lymph nodes before being detected, the five-year survival rate falls dramatically to only …
