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I’m a Cancer Patient. Should I Get a Flu Shot?
Receiving an annual flu shot is a common quandary for those who have (or have had) cancer. Some patients are under the misconception that the flu vaccine could pose a danger to their weakened immune systems. Although cancer treatment can reduce someone’s ability to fight back against illness, it’s important to get vaccinated against influenza each year.
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Is it a Migraine or a Stroke?
About 12 percent of Americans have migraines, and every year 795,000 Americans have a stroke.
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Breakthroughs in Prostate Cancer Treatment and Diagnostics
Prostate cancer screening and treatment has seen a lot of controversy lately. Based on my experience screening for prostate cancer has benefits and should be something you ask about at your next doctor’s visit. Prostate cancer screening may be optional for some patients but in my opinion is a must if you have a family history or are African American.
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Chemo Brain—Is it Really a Thing?
Feeling disorganized? Foggy? Forgetful? It’s no coincidence that these changes in memory and concentration overlap with cancer treatment and even diagnosis. This feeling is commonly referred to as “chemo brain,” and even though this mental cloudiness may not have a specific cause, it is real.
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FDA Approves Immunotherapy Drug for Rare, Aggressive Form of Skin Cancer
About 1,600 people are diagnosed every year with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare form of skin cancer.
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What Happens When the Limb Is Gone, but the Pain Remains?
Losing a limb can deliver a one-two punch. First there’s the physical and mental trauma of an amputation. Then, for more than 80 percent of amputees, comes the chronic pain that can be nearly as debilitating as their original injury.
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Cervical Arthroplasty: Cervical Disc Replacement Is a New Option to Treat Sports Spine Injuries
Weekend warriors and professional athletes know that neck pain, particularly from a herniated disc, can derail your sports endeavors. For those used to being active, sitting on the sidelines waiting to recover can be frustrating. And, if nonsurgical treatments fail, you may need a surgical solution. Doctors have traditionally performed fusion disc surgery, but a new option of cervical arthroplasty (i.e. cervical disc replacement) offers multiple benefits.
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Why Am I Coughing? It Could Be the Flu — or Vaping
The outbreak of vaping-related lung injuries shows no sign of decreasing across the United States and, with the onset of flu season, it would be very easy to confuse the two. The symptoms are very much the same.
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Plastic Surgery Trends: Thin Is In – Again
After a decade in which cosmetic surgery procedures often focused on creating more curves, there has been a shift back toward thinness.
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Baseball Injuries on the Rise—What You Need to Know As a Parent
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. The sun is out, and there’s not the slightest chance of a typical afternoon thunderstorm. You and your family are at the ball fields, watching your son pitch a great game. He only gives up two hits, and his team wins the game.
