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• Teetotaler Gene May Affect Alcohol Consumption

  A recent study indicates that genetics may play a role in how much some people drink.

• BRCA gene mutation and cancer: You have options, despite heredity

  In the news recently, celebrity Angelina Jolie discussed her decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Since then, many people have been asking me – if she is BRCA positive, what about the ovaries?

• What You Should Know About Hospice Care

  In anticipation of the opening of the new Orlando Health Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in conjunction with Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, this blog was written in partnership with Michael Shapiro, MD, HMDC, Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.

• 5 Reproductive Health Issues We Need to Talk About in 2020

  From access to contraception to severe menstruation pain, discussing relevant reproductive issues is essential for our sexual health and wellness. As education, awareness, research and attitudes progress, it’s also important to stay up to date on the most recent guidelines.

• ‘Veep’ Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

  An estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, affecting thousands of women and their families.

• Treating Athletes with Lower Back Pain

  This blog was written in conjunction with Harrison Youmans, MD. 

• Should I go to the ER or Urgent Care?

  Whether it’s sudden chest pain or a high fever, it can be difficult to know when to go to an emergency room for treatment.

• Success Story: Follow-up to the first vascularized lymph node transfer surgery in Florida

  When Jean Hutchinson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, she took it in stride and moved forward with the necessary treatment to beat the disease. After undergoing surgery and radiation, she breathed a sigh of relief and was ready to put cancer behind her. Then one day she looked in the mirror and noticed her right arm looked a little puffy.

• Dr. Akash Nanda, Radiation Oncologist, Discusses Proton Therapy Center

  At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we are committed to providing unparalleled care to patients with cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach sets us apart from other local centers in Florida. Our breadth of expertise from subspecialty-trained oncologists results in an evidence-based, consensus-driven approach to cancer care for our patients.

• Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What Parents Need To Know

  When your little one goes off to daycare or school, they might come home with more than a craft project: hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). It’s a common viral rash that can quickly spread to the entire family.