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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
Straight, No Chaser: Breast Cancer Treatment Options
The next to last post in this series on breast cancer is on management. Of course, there is no universal treatment of ‘breast cancer’; everything is based on the specif
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, Part 1
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: Ovarian Cancer
You are likely aware that the ovaries produce a women’s eggs as well as being the main source of the female’s sex hormones. Ovarian cancer is not the most common gynecologic
Straight, No Chaser: Sickle Cell Disease/Anemia
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
Straight, No Chaser Reminder: Processed Meats Cause Cancer
Perhaps this should be filed under things you already know, think you know, or know but don’t care enough for it to change your lifestyle (we are a bacon-loving nation), but
Detoxification, General Health and Wellness, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: The Cancer Prevention Workbook
We continue with simple principles to avoid various forms of cancer, but in today’s Straight, No Chaser, we add some detail about the what’s and whys of the conversation. T
Detoxification, General Health and Wellness, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: The Cancer Prevention Checklist
I’m going to present this information two separate ways: today a checklist, as simple as possible; and tomorrow with the same information explained briefly but with detail. You l
Diet and Nutrition, Endocrine/Metabolic, Environmental, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer
Straight, No Chaser: Prevention and Treatment of Food Allergies
Whether or not you personally have a food allergy, it is likely you will find yourself in a situation with someone who does. Food allergies affect approximately 15 million American
Diet and Nutrition, Endocrine/Metabolic, Environmental, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer
Straight, No Chaser: Food Allergies
I often say whatever you put in your mouth either helps or harms you. Today, we discuss food allergies, which sound like a cruel trick or something out of a horror movie, but unfor
Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser: Cervical Cancer – The Sexually Transmitted Cancer
Let’s put this take home message up front: here’s a pretty good demonstration of the value of vaccines. I hope that each of you resolves to get any children you care f
Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Infectious Disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics/Kids Health, Health Prevention
Straight, No Chaser In The News: Success Eliminating Cervical Cancer with the HPV Vaccine
In the news is information about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, used to prevent sexually transmitted infections causing genital warts, and more importantly, causing cervic
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
Head/Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat, Hematology & Oncology/Blood Disorders/Cancer, Neurology, Respiratory/Lungs
Straight, No Chaser: The Medical Issues You Encounter While Flying
This week’s Straight, No Chaser posts have focused on the dangers presents by blood clots. Flying long distances presents a specific risk for development of blood clots. Howe
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 of a 52-year-old former star of the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers, Jerome Kersey, followed two days after
