Not everyone realizes men can get breast cancer, though not nearly as often as women. Older men get it more than younger men, but breast cancer can occur at any age. And in anyone.
The ultimate goal of reconstruction is to help you with your overall emotional confidence and physical appearance. Here are some of the most common questions that I'm asked when meeting with a patient for the first time.
More than a century ago, scientists predicted that a cure for cancer was just five years away. So what happened? Here's what we know now that we didn't know then.
With the popularity of mail-away DNA tests and ancestry reports, people are learning more about what makes them who they are. Learning about your family history can be exciting, but this trend also has people curious about the health risks they may have inherited through family genetics.
Keto, Atkins, South Beach, Zone. If you’re considering a fad diet, remember that some are ineffective at best, and others can actually be dangerous. Here are some red flags to watch for.
If you ever become too sick to communicate clearly, who will make decisions about your healthcare? Advance directives are a helpful planning tool for everyone, regardless of current health, and the forms are free.
“We are starting to cure melanoma, and it’s very exciting. We’re doing great things and hopefully people won’t have to die from this diagnosis anymore.”
If you've ever spent time in a hospital — as an inpatient or visitor — you've probably seen volunteers offering communion and other religious services to patients.