All right ladies. Here we go again! Mammograms and guidelines. When do we start having mammograms? How often do we have them? Are they really effective? Do they really save lives? And the biggest question of all: Will the medical community ever make up its mind? As you recall, mammogram screening has been a tricky […]
BREAST CANCER AND MEN – FACTS & RISKS
BREAST CANCER – THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DISEASE Breast Cancer? It’s not just for women anymore. Indeed, it never has been! For men, as well as women, can develop this disease. But because it’s far less common in men, it’s often overlooked as being an important topic of conversation when discussing male healthcare issues. So, in […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Exciting New Technology
As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So, let’s start it off with something exciting and inspiring! How many of you have ever heard of a man named Ken Wright? Not too many? Well, let’s try another question. What does a submarine in murky water have in common with a woman’s […]
Celebrating Labor Day and Giving Thanks to Those Workers Who Make Advances in Cancer Research Possible
Happy Labor Day weekend everyone! Did you know that Labor Day was first recognized in America by the U.S. Government in 1885? By 1887 five states had enacted legislation that created the Labor Day holiday. Celebrated by every state today, this first Monday in September is dedicated to the economic and social achievements of American […]
Is Laughter The Best Medicine?
It has been a year since my dear friend and neighbor, Phyllis Diller, passed away. She died quietly at home just after her ninety-fifth birthday. And, as she would have turned ninety-six this summer, I find myself thinking of her, missing her and remembering the lessons she taught me. As most of you know, Phyllis […]
