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What is "Go Red for Women" all about?
What is Go Red for Women Month?
This month is the time to recognize the importance of cardiovascular disease as a health concern for women, and take action to make things better. -
How to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US for both men and women (behind breast cancer/prostate cancer for men and women respectively, and lung cancer), with about 143,500 new cases each year. Research shows that roughly half of the new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed each year (half!) could be prevented by choosing better lifestyle habits.
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Ovarian cancer study reveals most women don't get adequate treatment from the start
While many surgeons may operate on a pelvic mass, a certain type of surgeon – a gynecologic oncologist - is specially trained to handle what may be found to be ovarian cancer. A study recently presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) conference in Los Angeles showed that most women do not get appropriate care when found to have an ovarian mass, and this can lessen their chance of survival.
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Our expert debunks the most common myths about the flu shot
It’s that time of year again—the days are shorter, the nights are longer and temperatures are getting cooler. That can only mean one thing—flu season is upon us. The little elves at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) have been hard at work since last flu season to bring us the greatest gift of all—flu vaccinations for everyone!
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There is hope: Advancements in ovarian cancer treatment provides hope for patients
When women are told they have a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, their first thought is usually fear. This is the cancer that we don’t always talk about. This is the cancer where we don’t see so many runs and walks and rallies and ribbons adorning the food we buy and the events we attend. It’s not pink. It’s teal. Is teal scarier? Well, breast cancer is no walk in the park, but what about teal?
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Proton Therapy Q&A with Dr. Naren Ramakrishna
In 2012, our team broke ground on a very special endeavor at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. One that will surge our Cancer Center forward as providers of the latest and most effective technologies in healthcare and, more importantly, serve the community by giving our patients the best possible chance to win their fight against cancer.
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Lessons to learn from Brooke Burke's thyroid cancer diagnosis
In 2012, former “Dancing with the Stars” co-host Brooke Burke, then 41, underwent thyroid surgery to remove her thyroid gland. Burke shared that though her physician found a nodule on her thyroid in an unrelated exam, she had postponed further testing until she had heard a friend's story that spurred her on to further testing.
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Heart Disease & Gender: How Men and Women Differ
Did you know that heart disease affects men differently than women? It's true. While we all may have the same heart muscle, research has shown over the years that heart disease has a much different effect on women than it does on men. So, what are these differences exactly? Here is a breakdown of several ways that this common condition can affect each gender:
How does heart disease in women differ from heart disease in men?
Heart disease has often been thought of as a problem that affects mostly men. However, more women than men die every year of heart disease. Women tend to experience heart disease approximately ten years later than men, and they also tend to have a worse prognosis with heart disease once they've been diagnosed. The risk for stroke and heart failure for women is greater than for coronary artery disease. This is in contrast to what we see in men.How do the symptoms of a heart attack in women differ from the symptoms in men?
Women usually present with milder symptoms, although chest pressure is still the most common symptom. However, it can be very mild and may be mistaken for minor discomfort. In contrast to men, women can experience more of the following symptoms during a heart attack: shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, fatigue, sweating, dizziness or lightheadedness, and pain in the arm, shoulder, neck, jaw or upper back.Are there any risk factor differences between women and men that make women predisposed to have a less positive outcome from a heart attack?
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More Lymphedema Surgery Questions Answered
Last month, we shared with you our answers to lymphedema surgery. Since then, we’ve continued to receive an outpouring of questions from people affected by this condition, which is characterized by painful swelling in the arms, legs or abdomen.
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Does Consuming Your Own Placenta After Childbirth Deliver the Benefits Some Celebrities Claim?
Are you aware of the latest trend in childbirth? Several Hollywood celebrities have claimed recently that consuming their own placenta after the birth of their child was wildly beneficial to their health. Just how was it beneficial to their health? The claimed benefits include: improved iron levels, hormone levels, lactation, sleep, energy, reduced postpartum bleeding, and a reduction in the “postpartum blues,” a self-limiting form of depression. This practice has been observed in other mammals and human cultures, giving those who advocate this trend a reason to believe in such benefits.
What exactly is placentophagy?
First, let’s discuss the role of the placenta. The placenta is an organ made from the cells of the embryo, which supplies the fetus with all of the necessary elements to grow and develop. It is essentially the fetus’s source of nutrition, respiration, protection, and most function for 280 days during pregnancy, as well as during labor and delivery.