Helping Women Conquer their Health Fears
Women are capable of amazing things, from giving birth to running marathons and everything in between. When our bodies start to behave differently, don’t cooperate as they used to or show signs of disease, it
Men: How to Cope with Your Top Health Fears
Chances are great that if you ask most men about going to the doctor, they’ll tell you it’s far from the top of their favorite things to do. In fact, the vast majority will tell you
SPOT Skin Cancer
The official first day of summer falls in June, which for many people means a lot of time outdoors. Although getting out during the warm weather provides its own health benefits, heading outdoors without the
Where is Cancer Treatment Going?
The road to creating life-extending and life-saving cancer treatments has included milestone achievements over the years. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapies have served as the foundation in the fight against cancer. But as treatments
Get to Know the Most Common Type of Cancer for Young Men
The month of April may be most commonly known for its spring rains and Easter egg hunts, but it is also increasingly becoming recognized as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Sounding the alarm on testicular cancer
Important Health Screenings at Every Age for Men
As children, pediatricians keep us on track with regular checkups to ensure developmental milestones are being met and childhood immunizations are administered. When we hit 18, we become more responsible for getting ourselves to the
Important Health Screenings at Every Age for Women
It’s been said that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, which often feels accurate if you spend more than five minutes with someone of the opposite sex. That said, our medical concerns
Understanding Colorectal Cancer
It may be socially taboo to discuss our colons, rectums and anything having to do with poop, but there’s nothing embarrassing about being open and honest about colorectal cancer. Cancer is dangerous, no matter where
When Prostate Cancer Spreads to the Bones, Radiation Therapy may be an Option
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer to affect American men. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 165,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2018. At this
Survivable and Common, Being Aware of Prostate Cancer Risk Saves Lives
About one man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society says—a statistic that means the odds are good you or someone you know will have or has had prostate cancer.