Tag Archives: risk reduction
Worse to Be a Man…When It Comes to Cancer
As they say, “Getting older aint fun, but it beats the alternative.” One of my least favorite parts about getting older is that illness and injury become a more frequent focus of conversation. Unfortunately and inevitably, the topic turns to cancer. Statistically, about 1 out of every 2 men and 1 out of every 3 women [...]
Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Don’t Wait!
Seems like it’s human nature for most of us to be reactive rather than active. We procrastinate ’til the last minute and delay anything that seems like it might be unpleasant or uncomfortable. When it comes to medical tests, that rule certainly applies. Cancer screening tests can be unpleasant. A blood draw for a prostate [...]
Fighting the Good Fight with Scary Pictures
Although you wouldn’t know it based on the amount of research dollars spent, lung cancer kills more Americans than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer combined! Several of my relatives have died of it, including my mother in law at age 60 and a cousin in his 40s. The disease costs our country billions in medical [...]
10 CANCER WARNING SIGNS You Must Never Ignore
Patients routinely ask, ”Could I have caught this earlier?” Sometimes, the answer is a resounding Yes! Being in tune with your body is critical. There are certain potential warning signs and symptoms that always demand attention. Read this important list by signing up for THECANCERMD.com monthly newsletter at: http://thecancermd.com/ You will notice a name change from [...]
Estrogen & Breast Cancer – Some Unexpected Results
The massive Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study included thousands of women who were followed for many years. The WHI has resulted in multiple major medical publications, some of which have brought about national and international changes in women’s health care. Several of these scientific publications were critical resources for the risk reduction section of When Cancer Hits Home. Now a [...]
HPV Vaccine for Men?!
There are many strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) that infect humans, several of which are responsible for the development of genital warts and certain types of cancer. Many people are aware of the increased risk of cervical cancer from certain HPV types. That’s why Gardasil, one of two HPV vaccines, was initially approved for females [...]
Aspirin a Day Keeps Oncologist Away!
We’ve heard for years that aspirin has health benefits, mainly for the heart. Now it appears that long-term use (5 years or longer) can also result in a decreased risk of cancer death. A major study was just published in the highly respected British medical journal, the Lancet. Lead author Dr. Peter Rothwell and colleagues [...]
