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Straight, No Chaser: Breast Cancer in Men
I won’t overstate the case, but you should be aware that breast cancer occurs in men. That said it occurs at a much lower rate than it does in women. I know what you may be think
General Health and Wellness, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: Signs, Symptoms and Prognosis of Breast Cancer
So, after all we’ve discussed this week, this is what it comes down to: the one in eight lifetime risk has landed at your doorstep. What happens next is very important. The a
Straight, No Chaser: How to Perform the Breast Self-Exam
Beginning in their 20s, women should be aware of the benefits and limitations of breast self-exam (BSE). Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any n
Straight, No Chaser: This is How You Self-Assess For Breast Cancer
When I started this series, my first thought was “Why reinvent the wheel? There is a massive amount of information available on the web about breast cancer, and surely itR
Straight, No Chaser: The Reach of Breast Cancer and Your Risk Factors
Even as a physician, I am left to think about the horror of being a woman with a lifetime risk of acquiring breast cancer that’s 1 in 8. The only thing I can think of off-han
Straight, No Chaser: Even More Myths Regarding Breast Cancer
Continuing from the earlier post with additional myths, well because you have so many questions! In fact, I’m doubling up on what you received earlier in Part I of Breast Canc
Straight, No Chaser: Five Myths Surrounding Breast Cancer
Before I get into the details of what you need to know about breast cancer, it’s important to clear the table of some of the persistent myths and fears that exist. The diseas
Straight, No Chaser In the News: A Cure for Sickle Cell Disease
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the only cure for sickle cell disease. You read that correctly. Yes, there is a cure
Straight, No Chaser: Sickle Cell Anemia
September represents Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) Awareness Month. In the context of discussing diseases that present to the emergency department with pain, the Pain (Vasoocclusive) Cr
Straight, No Chaser: Prostate Cancer
Men (and those who care for men – meaning everyone) should be knowledgeable about prostate cancer. I don’t mean physician-level knowledgeable, but there are just a few fac
Straight, No Chaser: Gynecological Cancer Awareness
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness month, and the challenge is to become empowered through knowledge in an effort to avoid becoming a victim. Consider this post your “es
Straight, No Chaser: Does Cuba Hold the Key to Lung Cancer Treatment and Prevention?
For many, some of the first things that come to mind when you think of Cuba are smoking and cigars. For many others, the one of first things that come to mind when you think of cig
Straight, No Chaser: Sickle Cell Disease/Anemia and World Sickle Cell Day
I don’t type this post with any amount of joy. Can you imagine an existence in which your blood cells are deformed to the extent to which they resemble pointy knives poking at
Head/Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Neurology, Respiratory/Lungs, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: The Medical Issues You Encounter While Flying
This week’s Straight, No Chaser posts have focus on the dangers presents by blood clots. Flying long distances presents a specific risk for development of blood clots. Howeve
Straight, No Chaser: Why Are Athletes At Such Risk For Pulmonary Embolus?
Let’s begin today’s Straight, No Chaser by being sure not to overstate the case. All things being equal, young healthy individuals and superbly conditioned athletes have dimini
Cardiology/Heart, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Respiratory/Lungs, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: Pulmonary Embolus (A Blood Clot in the Lungs)
When I was a young, wide-eyed medical student, I learned that in a large number of cases, when people died from unexplained cases, the autopsies would often show the patient died f
Straight, No Chaser: Blood Clots in Your Legs – Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
If you’re a sports fan, you’re likely aware of the death last week of a 52 year old former star of the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers, Jerome Kersey, followed two d
Straight, No Chaser: Warning Signs of Cancer – Take CAUTION
Cancer. The Big C. The medical ‘death sentence’. No diagnosis scares as much as cancer, which is why it is so important that you be as empowered as possible. Be reminde
Straight, No Chaser: Blood Transfusions – Facts About Giving and Receiving
When was the last time you saved a life? I’m not talking about an Internet game. There are many ways in which your efforts can make a significant difference in the life of someon
Straight, No Chaser: Signs, Symptoms and Prognosis of Breast Cancer
So, after all we’ve discussed this week, this is what it comes down to: the one in eight lifetime risk has landed at your doorstep. What happens next is very important. The a
