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Can Ginseng Fight Cancer?
In a new research effort, a University of Chicago team will investigate to what extent ginseng can kill cancer cells and will identify the herb's active biochemicals that may be responsible.
In another project, the researchers will undertake to learn how ginseng extracts may alter tumor cells' gene expression. And in a third study, they will focus on how ginseng affects the intracellular signals that determine cell growth and death. (Read more about Can Ginseng Fight 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?)
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Humanistic Cancer Care
A focus on emotional health and overall well being is changing how cancer is treated.
For many who are diagnosed with Cancer, the initial reaction is shock mixed with fear. While coping with the news, having support during a time of uncertainty and stress makes a world of difference. Several cancer treatment centers, such as the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, are acknowledging the importance of going beyond treating the physical challenge of cancer. Cancer centers now focus on providing emotional support through both a warm environment and a compassionate staff. (Read more about Humanistic Cancer Care)
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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)
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Screenings for the Elderly
We’re not getting any younger. And there are plenty of baby boomers who are suddenly looking at their senior years.
But with all the push to get screened for cancer, when is it ok to stop getting tested, in particular, for colon cancer?
This is something that is mostly missing from preventive care recommendations.
We know when to start screening for breast cancer, and colon cancer, but when does one stop?
The answer: it depends.
“I had a mammogram in august for the second time in twenty years.” So maybe Henrietta Bethune isn’t exactly a poster child for aggressively pursuing good preventative care. But at least she’s at the doctor today. (Read more about Screenings for the Elderly)
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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?)
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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)
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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)
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Diverticulitis
The colon or large bowel stores waste products of digestion and reabsorbs salt and water back into the body. (Read more about Diverticulitis)
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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)
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 Dr. 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.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
If you have skin cancer, you know the importance of getting treated by the best doctor possible. Timing is key; the earlier it is detected, the greater the chance that you will be cured. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed of Westchester Oncology & Hematology, serving Manhattan, has dedicated many years to studying skin cancer treatment options for condition such as melanoma and dysplastic nevus. He is an oncologist you can trust.
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 Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
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Leaky Gut Syndrome can cause anyone to feel as if the energy has been sucked straight out of their body. The bloating and fatigue kicks in and it does not take long for the sufferer to feel disgusting and sluggish. For patients that suffer from Leaky Gut Syndrome, you can breathe a sigh of relief because Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D. and her team at Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida plan to help you.
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 Dr. Carmelo A. Puccio, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
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Looking for a gynecologic oncologist in Suffolk County? Consider Dr. Puccio of Westchester Oncology & Hematology. He is experienced in the treatment of gynecologic cancer and solid lump cancer.
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 Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
Help yourself breathe easier again by receiving some alternative treatment for your lung cancer. The Immune Recovery Clinic of the Immune Recovery Foundation serving Baltimore, Maryland helps patients ease the pain of lung cancer by knocking the immune system back into high gear.
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 Dr. Fabio Volterra
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
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Looking for a board certified medical oncologist? If you are a cancer patient you need state-of-the-art treatment. Consult Dr. Fabio Volterra at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. He is a medical oncologist who is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and hematology.
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 Dr. Helen Pass, M.D.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
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Want to get a breast cancer diagnosis? Dr. Helen Pass, M.D. is a noted specialist in the field of breast cancer surgery and other diseases of the breast. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, she is on the staff at the Lawrence Hospital Center. Dr. Pass, M.D. has held many senior positions at prominent hospitals over the years.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-756-8593
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 serving Charlotte, North Carolina offer an alternative to surgery with effective, non-invasive treatment.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
If you are one of the growing numbers of American men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, then affective treatment is what you need. Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment and Care can be found serving Baltimore, Maryland where a clinic with a growing reputation for excellence is right around the corner. The Immune Recovery Foundation is dedicated to the integration of natural treatments with traditional care in order to give each patient the holistic care needed to fight back against Prostate Cancer. At the Immune Recovery Foundation, you will find a caring and knowledgeable staff with years of experience to go along with state of the art treatment machines.
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 Dr. Lucia Boselli
The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery is serious. Choosing a facility to have Stereotactic Radiosurgery can be puzzling. At our new Bronx location, the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, we’ve been providing state-of-the-art oncology services, including gamma knife radiation treatment since our doors opened.
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 Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
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Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is a radiation oncology specialist at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Patients can choose from state-of-the-art radiation treatment such as IMRT or radiosurgery or brachytherapy. Board Certified Dr. Rosenbaum is also an attending physician and assistant clinical professor in radiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center and consultant-in-charge of brachytherapy at Lenox Hill Hospital.
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 Dr Alfred Rosenbaum
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
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Need radiation therapy? The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy such as IMRT and Radiosurgery. Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is in charge of radiation oncology at Eastchester. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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 Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Lung Cancer affects the lives of thousands of Americans and their families and it is a constant struggle. This is why the team of professional doctors at Osceola Cancer Center has dedicated their lives to caring for those who suffer from this terrible affliction. Based in Florida, they offer their patients a welcoming environment that focuses on extraordinary personal care and uses only the most state of the art treatments to offer you superior Lung Cancer Treatment.
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 Dr. Deborah Benzil
Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery, PLLC
280 N. Central Ave Suite 235
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call (888) 281-4568
Are you experiencing excruciating pain that is taking over your daily life? If so, then you should consider seeing the back pain specialist Dr. Deborah Benzil in Westchester. Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, Dr. Benzil is also an attending neurosurgeon at the Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, the Community Hospital of Dobbs Ferry in Dobbs Ferry, White Plains Hospital Center in White Plains, Northern Westchester Hospital Center in Mount Kisco and St. John's Riverside in Yonkers.
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 Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
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The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care offers Westchester County state-of-the-art treatments for prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia. Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum has the skill and experience needed to provide patients with the highest quality of care.
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Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
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Going out to a restaurant is an escape, a time when you have a chance to eat a delicious meal with people you care about and have a good time partaking in a mouth-watering entrée and good spirits. The one question that should not be on your mind is if your delectable dish can cause a severe allergic reaction. At the Atlantis Medical Center, Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D., and her hard-working team make sure your food allergy tests come back accurate and are thoroughly administered.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
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.
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 Dr. Bennie Chiles
Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery, PLLC
280 N. Central Ave Suite 235
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
Call (888) 281-4568
Planning to have a neck surgery? Get it done by a skilled and experienced neurosurgeon like Dr. Bennie Chiles III. Double Board Certified Dr. Chiles practices at Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery in Hartsdale, NY. He is also an attending neurosurgeon at a number of prominent hospitals in the area.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Are you looking for a caring medical center in Westchester, NY that provides the finest medical techniques currently available for breast cancer? The Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) offices are conveniently located in Westchester, NY to offer you the highest standards in treatment.
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