Ask The Expert: Prostate Cancer
Second to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in American men. Roughly 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. How is prostate cancer…
I Recommend Cancer Protection!
As the days of summer wane and school physicals and forms start to pour into the office, the question never fails. “Do we need any shots?” As many of my…
Melanoma & Skin Cancer
How can I prevent melanoma and other types of skin cancer? The most preventable risk factor for skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, found in natural sunlight as…
Can Colon Cancer Be Prevented?
How is colon cancer detected? Colonoscopy is the recommended test to screen for colorectal cancer by the American College of Gastroenterology. Most patients should begin screening for colorectal cancer at…
Breast Cancer Awareness
If breast cancer doesn’t run in my family, can I get it? Yes. Every woman has some risk of breast cancer. About 80% of women who get breast cancer have…
Skin Cancer: What You Should Know
Q: What causes skin cancer? A: Several factors influence who gets skin cancer, but we now know that ultraviolet light exposure is a major risk factor for skin cancer. Ultraviolet light…
Colonoscopies: Saving One Life at a Time
Why should I get a colonoscopy? Over the past few years, more attention has been given to preventative health services. Colonoscopy remains one of the smartest prevention or wellness tests…
The Increasing Incidence of Blood-borne Cancers
Leukemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow, characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells, which play a major role in one’s ability to…