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Technique Finds Hard-to-Spot Breast Tumors

A new system nimbly finds tumors masked by dense breast tissue that mammograms ordinarily can't spot - and at half the cost and with a vastly lower rate of false positives.

The technique, known as Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), is especially targeted at the nearly one-fourth of women above 40 who have dense breast tissue, which allows malignancies to lie hidden until it's too late.

What's done with MBI is simply to inject a radioactive tracer into the breast. It's absorbed by the cancer cells, and the resulting "glow" is picked up by special cameras. The body excretes the tracer within a day. (Read more about Technique Finds Hard-to-Spot Breast Tumors)

Alternative Cancer Treatments Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D. Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call: 888-756-8593

Alternative Cancer Care is another option for getting treatment for your cancer. If you are located in South Carolina, then you need to call The Immune Recovery Clinic serving Charlotte, North Carolina.

Skin Cancer May Lead to Other Cancers

A new study suggests that people who have had non-melanoma skin cancer may be at increased risk of developing other cancers, including those that affect other parts of the body. Previous research has already found a link between skin cancer and an increased risk of developing melanoma, a rarer but more malignant form of skin cancer. The study is the work of Dr. Jiping Chen of the National Cancer Institute and is published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (Read more about Skin Cancer May Lead to Other Cancers)

Breast Cancer Sarasota County, FL

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Empowered Doctor

Sarasota, Florida
Call: (888) 254-3088

Dr. Gerald E. Grubbs, M.D. of Sarasota, FL can help you get the care you need and deserve. Surgery offers the best chance for cure of breast cancer, but until long-term data are available, interventional treatments are options people who are incapable of undergoing surgery. Dr. Grubbs specializes in interventional radiology. At Sarasota Interventional Radiology, in Sarasota County, Florida, state-of-the-art cancer treatment technology and techniques, including biopsies, are available. Dr. Grubbs is one of the most trusted and well-established names in the field of interventional radiology. He is very sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and does his best to ensure that each patient is well taken care of.

Vitamin C Has Potential to Slow Cancer

An injection of a high dose of vitamin C may be able to impede the growth of cancer, according to US scientists. The journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found vitamin C to halve the size of brain, ovarian, and pancreatic tumors in mice. However, Cancer Research UK says that large vitamin C doses may interfere with other cancer treatment. (Read more about Vitamin C Has Potential to Slow Cancer)

Breast Cancer Celebration, FL

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

Breast cancer is a fairly common malignancy, found frequently in women and rarely in men. Breast cancer develops from cells in the breast that grow at an uncontrolled rate. The Osceola Cancer Center in Celebration, FL specializes in breast cancer treatment and can help you. With almost 200,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year, it's important to obtain the best professional care you can find.

10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Most of the news we hear about breast cancer deals with addressing the disease after it's already been diagnosed. The best treatment for any disease, is through prevention. Here are 10 ways to lower your breast cancer risk.

1. Exercise and be consistant about it. Moderate physical activity, like brisk walking, 3 times a week can reduce a young woman's risk of developing breast cancer by 33%, and the risk of breast cancer after menopause by 26%.

2. If you smoke, quit now. The sooner, the better. (Read more about 10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer)

Varicose Vein Treatment Westchester

Dr. Arlen Fleisher Dr. Arlen Fleisher
Vein Center for Excellence of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave. Suite 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call: 914-949-8346

Due to future health risks that can result from varicose veins, it is imperative that you turn to an experienced professional with a growing reputation for excellence in administering safe and effective Varicose Vein Treatment in Westchester. That surgeon is Dr. Arlen Fleisher, who works alongside a talented group of certified professionals to ease your discomforts while preventing the development of dangerous disorders such as ulcers and eczema. Dr. Fleisher's top priority is always the patient, so you will be sure to experience extraordinary personal care that is rare to find in any medical facility.

5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned

It's that time of year again. Summers here, and most people can't wait to enjoy the beach, the pool, and backyard barbeques. Summer's great- but all that time outdoors means a lot more sun exposure. While it'ss nice and actually healthy to get some sun, harmful UVA and UVG rays can cause skin cancer so it's important to protect your skin. Covering up can also help you avoid wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging. The Skin Cancer Foundation has some helpful tips: (Read more about 5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned)

Skin Cancer Doctor Manhattan, NY 10016

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
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.

Five Measures for Preventing 100,000 American Deaths a Year

New research by the Partnership for Prevention suggests that over 100,000 Americans lives could be spared each year by increasing five preventive steps. The report claims that there are serious shortcomings in disease prevention across the US, especially for ethnic minorities.

The greatest preventive impact would be 45,000 lives saved from more adults taking a daily low dose of aspirin to prevent heart disease. Smoking cessation would save 42,000 lives. Adults having regular annual cancer screenings would save 14,000 lives a year. For adults aged 50 of over, an annual flu shot would save 12,000 more lives. Additionally, nearly 4,000 lives would be saved by increasing the number of women aged 40 or over who have been screened for breast cancer in the past two years. The report also suggests that 30,000 cases of pelvic inflammatory disease could be prevented if sexually active young women were screened for chlamydial infection in the past year. (Read more about Five Measures for Preventing 100,000 American Deaths a Year)

Spider Veins Removal Westchester

Dr. Arlen Fleisher Dr. Arlen Fleisher
Vein Center for Excellence of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call: 914-949-8346

If you are a man or woman who is experiencing aches and pains due to spider veins and are seeking Spider Veins Removal in the Westchester area, turn to the Cardiac Surgery Group for all of your needs. At this remarkable facility, Dr. Arlen Fleisher has established a clinic with the most advanced treatment techniques to accompany years of experience in a wide range of cardiovascular care treatments. He has dedicated his life to easing cardiac disorders and will work alongside his friendly team of professionals to improve your physical appearance while easing your pain.

The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke

Though studies have linked secondhand smoke to death an illness, a new study suggests that very little is done by parents to protect their children. Appearing in the latest issue of the American Journal of Public Health, the study examined the smoking histories of the adults in the homes, exposures to secondhand smoke inside the house, around the community, and attitudes toward smoking. Researchers used air-sampling technology to examine nicotine levels in the homes and hair samples to measure individual levels of exposure in non-smoking women and children. (Read more about The Global Threat of Secondhand Smoke)

Blood Cancer Treatment Westchester County, NY

Dr. Delong Liu, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Delong Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
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.

Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There

A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people constantly worry about numerous things, and more than half feel they worry more now than five years ago. Half of the people surveyed this year, which is 6% more than in 2006, claimed they were more worried about their health and their family's health than about other concerning issues such as climate change or terrorist attacks. The survey finds that almost three quarters of people worry, but around 19% admit to worrying all the time or about a number of things. (Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)

Joint Replacement Westchester, New York

Dr. Howard Luks Dr. Howard Luks
University Orthopaedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call: (888) 834-8517

If you or your loved ones are suffering from joint pain, the solution for permanent relief lies in Joint Replacement Surgery. At University Orthopaedics, PC in Westchester, New York a certified Orthopedic Surgeon can perform a variety of joint replacement procedures with safe and successful results. Dr. Howard J. Luks, MD at University Orthopaedics, PC is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon who is a specialist when it comes to delivering high quality treatment such as Joint Replacement.

Cancer Patients In Need of Psychological and Social Support

A recent report from the Institute of Medicine addresses the toll that cancer therapies have on patients' mental and emotional state that may potentially cause other health problems. Cancer treatments save and prolong many people's lives; however, care that focuses solely on eradicating tumors without acknowledging a patient's well-being can increase the patient's suffering and affect their ability to follow through on treatment. The report proposes that oncology care providers use a new standard of care that accomplishes three goals: screen patients for distress and other problems, coordinate and connect patients with health care or service providers who can treat these problems, and periodically re-evaluate patients to determine if patient care needs adjustment. (Read more about Cancer Patients In Need of Psychological and Social Support)

Medical Oncologist Westchester NY 10532

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

Cancer specialist, Tauseef Ahmed, a consistent "Top Doctors" pick by Castle Connolly, cares for and treats patients throughout the New York Metropolitan Area and Lower Hudson Valley.

All Types of Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk

A recent study by Kaiser Permanente Researchers has found that the effects of alcohol on breast cancer are the same, regardless of whether a woman drinks wine, beer, or liquor. The ethyl alcohol found in those drinks and the quantity consumed are the factors that weigh heavily on breast cancer risk. Researchers believe the increased risk from three or more drinks a day is similar to the increased breast cancer risk from smoking a pack of cigarettes a day or more. They claim that "Population studies have consistently linked drinking alcohol to an increased risk of female breast cancer, but until now there has been little data, most of it conflicting, about an independant role played by the choice of beverage type." (Read more about All Types of Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk)

Skin Cancer Specialist Osceola, Florida

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

The fear that accompanies cancer is very real. Skin cancer might be a very treatable disease for many cases, but that doesn't mean that you and your family don't suffer.You need a specialist who can take away those fears you have and heal you. Osceola Cancer Center in Florida has a caring staff that treats the disease and the hardship it brings.