To Your Health

May 20, 2021

Colon Cancer Preventive Screenings Better Than Treatment

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it’s an important time to raise awareness about this preventable disease.

By Lingling Du, MD

Conditions & Treatment

May 12, 2021

Breast Cancer Screenings During COVID-19

Early detection is key when dealing with breast cancer, but what does that look like during the COVID-19 pandemic?

By Lindsey Fauveau, MD

Feb 14, 2021

Do Women Need to Worry About Heart Health?

Heart disease is a health issue that doesn't discriminate by sex and is the leading cause of death for women.

By Salima Qamruddin, MD, MPH

Conditions & Treatment

Feb 5, 2021

Should Mammogram Screenings Be Delayed After COVID Vaccination?

Some patients have reported swelling of the lymph nodes in one armpit after the COVID vaccine and wonder if they should delay their screening by a few weeks after completing the second dose to ensure they don't have a false-positive reading.

By Brett Roberts, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 1, 2020

What is Down Syndrome

The most common chromosomal condition in the United States. Down syndrome is marked by particular traits and symptoms.

By Susan Fielkow, MD and Theodore Atkinson, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 20, 2020

5 Cancer Screenings All Women Should Know About

Although you may not be experiencing any symptoms, it is still important to get screened regularly for certain forms of cancer.

By John T Cole, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 20, 2020

Top 4 Cancer Screenings for Men

Routine screenings for colorectal, lung, skin and prostate cancer give doctors the opportunity to catch cancer early when cancer is easier to treat.

By John T Cole, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Jun 29, 2020

Cancer Screenings are More Important Now than Ever

We’ve all heard that early detection is key when dealing with cancer, but what does that look like in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak?

By Genevieve Maronge, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 2, 2019

Cancer Screenings Can Save Lives

Although we don’t know the causes and risk factors for every kind of cancer, certain types have increased risk, making screenings very important.

By Ryan Griffin, MD

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Prevention & Wellness

May 28, 2021

Key Screenings for Women Through the Decades

A checklist of the preventative health screenings that every woman should perform, as well as the recommended frequency.

By Julie Jeansonne, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jan 25, 2019

How Cervical Cancer Screenings Can Save Your Life

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in women worldwide, but because it develops over time, it is also one of the most preventable.

By Jacob Estes, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Oct 25, 2017

Top Cancer Screenings for Adults (Video)

Early detection can save your life. As adults reach different milestones in life, there are important cancer screenings that you should know about.

Prevention & Wellness

Jul 14, 2017

Nooks and Crannies: Easy Skin Cancer Self-Check

Use this valuable information to learn how to give yourself a proper skin cancer exam and what to look for.

Conditions & Treatment

Jul 27, 2016

Why You May Need to Be Screened for Hepatitis C

Recent developments in the treatment of Hepatitis C give a good reason to get tested. It is estimated that 75% of people who have Hepatitis C, have not yet been diagnosed.

By George Therapondos, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 11, 2020

Ovarian Cancer Screenings: Myths vs. Facts

Because ovarian cancer is often caught in an advanced stage, and many symptoms resemble common conditions, there are a number of myths surrounding routine screening tests.

By Julie Price, MD