Oct 30, 2018
Surgery is the gold-standard breast cancer treatment, but some techniques leave women flat-chested or with lopsided breasts. Dr. Patricia Wehner discusses how many women can benefit from oncoplastic surgery, which offers a more natural breast shape so women can look and feel more confident after surgery.
Oct 23, 2018
Breast cancer is one of the most daunting diseases in women’s health, as it affects about one in eight U.S. women at some point during their lives. Dr. Ami Chitalia discusses four lifestyle changes women can make to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.
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Oct 19, 2018
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., and this virus is behind a surge in head and neck cancers among young people. Dr. Matthew Pierce discusses who is at risk, warning signs and how we treat these cancers.
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Oct 16, 2018
Typical symptoms of the flu, which affects up to 20 percent of Americans annually, can take a toll on one’s health in their own right. However, there’s an even more serious concern to consider. Dr. Allen J. Taylor explains how the flu can increase heart attack risk.
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Oct 11, 2018
Lymphedema can cause painful, uncomfortable arm swelling for people who have been treated for breast cancer. Dr. David Song discusses how we can reduce or eliminate these symptoms with advanced surgery.
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