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Aug 20, 2019
Preserving Fertility Through Cancer Treatment
One of the most pressing issues facing young patients treated for cancer is that the very treatment that saves their life may affect their ability to have children in the future.
Mar 07, 2019
Why Is Pancreatic Cancer So Deadly?
Compared to other cancers, pancreatic cancer is relatively rare. But it is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States.
Nov 27, 2018
How to Create a Cancer Care Package
It's the little things that count.
Aug 02, 2018
Same Day Skin Cancer Surgery
The words “cancer surgery” do not bring to mind a same day procedure in which the patient is awake for the whole process.
Mar 19, 2018
Don't Fear Your Colonoscopy
Despite major advancements in colon cancer screenings, the stigma surrounding a colonoscopy leaves many of us, well, a little uncomfortable.
Dec 07, 2016
Alcohol and Melanoma: A New Link
New research from the American Association for Cancer Research has added melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — to the list of cancers correlated to alcohol use.
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What Causes Chest Pain in Your Child?
Oct 14, 2019
When a child complains about chest pain, it’s easy for parents to panic and assume it’s a heart problem or pneumonia. But it’s much more likely to be something less serious like costochondritis or precordial catch syndrome. Dr. Cindy Gellner explains what these conditions are and how they’re treated.
Play InterviewIs Your Itchy Mouth Caused by Oral Allergy Syndrome?
Oct 4, 2019
Most people can recognize the typical signs of a food allergy: Hives. Swelling. Difficulty breathing. But what if eating certain foods just makes your mouth itchy? That’s called oral allergy syndrome. Learn about the condition and what you can do to help avoid the symptoms with Dr. Cindy Gellner.
Play InterviewWhat Options Are Available for Facial Rejuvenation at Any Age?
Oct 4, 2019
Seeing the signs of aging on your face can be difficult at any stage of life. Plastic surgeon Dr. Cori Agarwal covers all the different procedures available to reduce the signs of aging and prescribes what may work best for patients, whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s.
Play InterviewAlternatives to IVF to Help You Build Your Family
Oct 3, 2019
As a woman, we have so many choices in our lives now, but when it comes to getting pregnant we can’t always choose the right time. But there are options available for women who want to get pregnant. Dr. Kirtly Jones speaks with fertility specialist Dr. Joseph Letourneau about alternatives to in vitro fertilization and the choices available to help you build your family.
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