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October has us all thinking pink, but did you know that October is also Liver Cancer Awareness Month? Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular cancer or HCC, is relatively rare in the United States, but the incidence is on the rise, largely due to hepatitis C. However, by knowing and modifying the risk factors, you […]
Women face an array of health concerns — some that are unique to females, and others that affect them differently than men. Test your knowledge and learn more by taking this enlightening women’s health quiz. Good luck! Check your answers here. 1. What type of cancer is referred to as the “silent killer” because it […]
Did you take our women’s health quiz? If not, view it here and come back to see how you did. 1. B) OVARIAN CANCER Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. It also causes more deaths than any other cancer of […]
By Dr. Dawn M. Hansen A year after a woman’s period ends, menopause begins. This natural process brings on a hormonal shift, as well as changes in the skin that require specific care. We all know our skin changes as we age, but during menopause, these alterations accelerate and differ from those experienced before. The […]
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Are you frustrated with annoying belly fat that seems to have come from nowhere, refusing to budge no matter what you eat (or don’t eat) and no matter how active you are? If you are of a “certain age,” you probably know exactly what I am talking about. This midline fluff is more than just […]
Summer is starting to simmer down, and the routine of school, work or both is picking up again. As you leave a season of more leisurely pursuits, you may find yourself lacking some consistency. Well, maybe you’ve been consistent in your relaxation, but what else could you be consistent with? You often hear the saying, […]
By Dr. Sidra Khalid Genetic factors can increase the risk of developing ovarian cancer. Genetic testing and counseling are important in patients with ovarian cancers or with a family history of ovarian or other cancers if part of a syndrome. Commonly, testing for BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 mutations is advised. September is ovarian cancer […]
