The facts about prostate cancer. When most of us hear the word cancer, the first thing we think is, “Boy, I’m sure glad it’s not me.” But, The National Cancer Institute estimates that over 250,000 […]
By Vance Dell, MD, FACR; Cooper Clinic One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during her lifetime. Roughly 40,000 women in the United States will die of the disease […]
As our bodies grow older, we often experience uncomfortable neck and back pain as a result of various muscle strains, nerve compression and worn joints. Typically, neck and back pains do not require surgery; however, there are certain ways to reduce these aches. Simple alterations to your daily life, such as not tucking you phone between your ear and neck when talking or adjusting your computer monitor to eye level, may be enough to ease your pain. […]
Detect Lung Cancer with Low-Dose Computed Tomography
Courtesy MercyCare Physicians, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine
Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer for both woman and men – behind breast and prostate cancer, respectively – but is the most deadly form of cancer for both genders. Each year, lung cancer claims more lives than breast, prostate, colon and ovarian cancers combined. […]
Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Courtesy Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
A diagnosis of cancer is stressful enough. Having to coordinate appointments, determining who to consult with, and worrying about whether you are getting the proper treatment only adds to that stress. […]
Prostate Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life
By Richard Augspurger, M.D., F.A.C.S., The Urology Center of Colorado, East Denver LIVING WELL Magazine
As we struggle through the hot, dog days of summer and approach September, we come to National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Many men are not aware of what a prostate cancer screening entails or when they should be screened. […]
The Future of Cancer Care – Close to Home
By Dennis Birenbaum, MD, Texas Hematology/Oncology Center, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
Just a decade ago cancers that would have been rapidly fatal are now being controlled for years while the patients conduct near-normal lives. […]
There’s more to Cancer than Chemo & Surgery
How supportive care can help you cope
Courtesy Stewart’s Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center, Akron LIVING WELL Magazine
Medical treatment for a cancer patient is only the beginning of a sometimes long journey. Dynamics of the cancer experience may include psychological, social, spiritual or physical factors. As the patient, caregiver, or loved one, it is common to feel overwhelmed.
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Wendy Oatis, M.D., J.D. takes Oncology Seriously
Courtesy Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine
Dr. Wendy Oatis, a medical oncologist, took a rather circuitous route before joining Memorial Health System last fall. […]
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