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A breast self-exam saved Carrie's life. Read her story.
“I was at church talking to a friend whose son had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer,” Carrie, a 40-year-old mother of three, explains. "He had noticed a lump during a self-exam and contacted his doctor. I didn’t have a history of cancer in my family and I was healthy, so I always thought I had nothing to worry about.”
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What is adult degenerative scoliosis?
Scoliosis is one of the most common spinal conditions, affecting approximately 5 to 7 million people in the United States alone. Scoliosis, which is an abnormal or exaggerated curvature of the spine, is most commonly diagnosed in children and adolescents. However, scoliosis may also be diagnosed later on in a person’s life. This condition, known as adult degenerative scoliosis, is different from the type of scoliosis that occurs in children and adolescents. Adult degenerative scoliosis develops after the spine has stopped growing, and it is typically caused by general wear and tear due to aging.
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A Day in the Life of a Neuro-Oncologist
What is neuro-oncology? Sounds pretty complex, right? It’s what Dr. Nick Avgeropoulos—or Dr. Nick, as he prefers to be called—does every day at the UF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health. Dr. Nick is a specially trained doctor who treats cancer of the brain and spine. He works with patients who are facing the biggest challenge of their lives to provide them with the treatment and care they need.
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Younger Women Get Breast Cancer, Too
At only 41, the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was diagnosed with breast cancer. Casey DeSantis, a mother of three, might seem young to have this disease. But is she?
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Is My Ankle Sprained or Fractured?
Uneven pavement, a faulty step, a slide tackle on the soccer field — your ankles probably aren’t top of mind until you feel that unmistakable twinge of pain signaling injury. Made up of bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments, your ankle is the fulcrum point that links your leg to your foot, allowing the foot to move up and down and side to side independently of the leg. These are all essential movements in walking, running, climbing stairs and playing sports. But this delicate connector is also vulnerable to damage, with ankle sprains or fractures among the most common orthopedic injuries among all age groups.
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Protect Your Shoulders from Rotator Cuff Injury
Imagine you’re out walking the dog and it spots a squirrel just before yanking you off your feet. Breaking the fall with an outstretched arm, you feel a jarring pain in your shoulder and arm. Two days later, the pain has not gotten any better. And you can’t raise your arm over your head without discomfort. Every year, two to four million people in the United States suffer rotator cuff injuries like this.
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Endometriosis: Is Estrogen the Culprit?
Endometriosis has a wide range of symptoms – from back pain to fatigue and even infertility. It can be tough to diagnose, but genetics, immune system issues and hormonal imbalances are likely linked to the condition.
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Concussions in Babies and Toddlers: What You Need To Know
At some point, every kid bumps their head — sometimes harder than others. While most of these accidents are minor, all head injuries should be monitored for signs of a concussion, which could get worse without timely and appropriate care.
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Why Pro Soccer Players Suffer So Many Knee Injuries
During Orlando City Soccer Club’s first home game of the 2021 Major League Soccer season, star player Alexandre Pato suffered a knee injury that required surgery. Knee injuries are among the most common soccer players face, affecting one player in every 10 games played.
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B.E.F.A.S.T. To Recognize Stroke Symptoms
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies of a stroke. Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability for Americans, but early detection can greatly reduce your risk of dying or suffering long-term effects.
