Category Archives: Cancer
Do you have a BRCA gene mutation? P.S. The risk is not just breast and ovarian cancer!
Hi Folks, Today, I want to cover something that is very important to me. This week, BRCA gene mutation has been a hot topic in the news. As most of you know, Angelina Jolie made the difficult decision to get … Continue reading
Your Questions Answered: Colonoscopies for Women
Why is it common-practice for women to have a mammogram but not a colonoscopy? Are menopausal women more at risk for colon cancer than breast cancer? What tips are there for preventing colon cancer? These questions are answered in my … Continue reading
Breast Cancer and Risk of Radiation on Your Heart
A new article in the New England Journal of Medicine that came out today showed that women who receive radiotherapy for breast cancer have a higher risk of ischemic heart disease. The authors studied 2168 women who had radiotherapy for … Continue reading
Apple Juice Bad, Eating the Apple Prevents Cancer
It’s a snowy day in New England with 3 feet of fresh snow just outside my door so it seemed like a good day to post a note about healthy food to eat before going out to shovel. Turns out … Continue reading
Long Term Life Insurance – What You Need to Know
Long term life insurance is one of those things that many people wish they had purchased if and when they need it; but many of my patients really don’t understand what it is, why they need it or when to … Continue reading
Sharon Osborne Has Double Mastectomy Due To BRCA Gene Mutation
Sharon Osborn, judge on America’s Got Talent, recently had a bilateral mastectomy due to her having a gene known to increase breast cancer - the BReast CAncer or BRCA gene. The gene is also associated with an increase in ovarian … Continue reading
5 Tips For a Better Mammogram
The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends women get a mammogram each year after age 40. Here are 5 tips the ACS recommends to make your experience better. 1. LOCATION: Find a center that specializes in mammograms and certified by the … Continue reading
Tips on Using Suncreen To Prevent Aging & Cancer
I came across this short video about sunscreens – which ones to use, how much, how strong and think it will be helpful to you – not only in preventing skin cancer but also in preventing aging. http://bit.ly/Mjm3wV Click Here … Continue reading
Radiation Causes Fatigue That Gets Better With Time
There is good news for women who have early stage breast cancer and require treatment with radiation. Although fatigue is a common experience, only about 6% of women treated suffer from fatigue 1 year later. A new study of 218 Australian … Continue reading
Colonoscopy Song on Huff Post
Please see my new blog on the Huffington Post. It’s about how a song can save your life.
