Cancer

Ovarian Cancer: An Elusive Disease

Mar 30, 2016 · · Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths among women in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. The main reason for this is the fact the disease is so hard to detect—it is typically symptom-free in its early stages, and also has no proven screening … Read More

Ask the Experts: Cervical Cancer Screening

Mar 30, 2016 · · Cancer
Q. My doctor tells me I should be screened for cervical cancer, but at 63, aren’t I well past the age when this cancer is a health risk? A. A 2014 study suggested that cervical cancer rates among older women are higher than previously believed. The data indicated that there … Read More

Post-Op Complications After Cancer Surgery

Mar 30, 2016 · · Cancer
According to a recent study (Journal of Clinical Oncology, Feb. 16), seniors who undergo cancer surgery are more likely than younger adults to experience post-operative complications like bed sores and delirium, as well as injuries and health issues such as fractures, weight loss, and dehydration after they have cancer surgery. … Read More

Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Updated

Mar 30, 2016 · · Cancer
In January 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated recommendations regarding when and how often women should undergo tests for breast cancer. They advise that women ages 50 to 74 be screened with a mammogram once every two years and say that this screening schedule is effective … Read More

Poor Dental Health Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Risk

Mar 30, 2016 · · Cancer
Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease (PD) are more likely to develop breast cancer, according to research published December 21, 2015 in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. PD includes inflamed gums, damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth, and tooth loss. The researchers, who analyzed … Read More

Carbohydrate Choices Linked to Lung Cancer Risk

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
People whose diets score high on the glycemic index (GI) may have a higher risk of developing lung cancer, according to research published March 4, 2016 in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. High-GI foods include white bread and other foods made with refined white flour, as well as … Read More

Ask the Doctor – Virtual Colonoscopy

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
Q. What's the difference between a virtual colonoscopy and a regular colonoscopy? A. Unlike a regular colonoscopy, a computerized tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, is a noninvasive screening tool. It uses low dose X-rays to make three-dimensional images of your colon and rectum. A study published in the … Read More

Stay on the Lookout for Signs of Melanoma

Mar 29, 2016 · · Cancer
You look in the mirror while you comb your hair or shave your beard. Now, expand that self-inspection from your face to the rest of your body, using full-length and handheld mirrors. That full-body check is a ritual that you and all men should do periodically to search for skin … Read More

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