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What is the Polypill? Stories

What is the Polypill?

Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed. (Read more about What is the Polypill?)

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What is Cancer? Stories

What is Cancer?

By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology,
New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY

The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become disorganized, cancer may develop. (Read more about What is Cancer?)

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Weekly Health Wrap Stories

Weekly Health Wrap

New research out of a major radiology meeting shows that virtual colonoscopy along with computer-aided detection is highly effective for finding colon polyps, which can become cancerous.

Virtual colonoscopy is desirable because there is no risk of bleeding or colon perforation and intravenous sedation is unnecessary. The procedure is less costly than conventional colonoscopy and it’s more convenient, taking 15 minutes or less. (Read more about Weekly Health Wrap)

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Radiation Oncology Stories

Radiation Oncology

By Dr. Chitti Moorthy

In recent years, Radiation Oncology has made great strides in cancer treatment. Alone or in combination with other treatments, radiation therapy is dramatically raising cancer cure rates. Leading medical centers provide state-of-the-art radiation therapy in a comfortable and caring environment. (Read more about Radiation Oncology)

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Diverticulitis Stories

Diverticulitis

The colon or large bowel stores waste products of digestion and reabsorbs salt and water back into the body. (Read more about Diverticulitis)

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What is Cancer and How it is Caused Stories

What is Cancer and How it is Caused

Cancer is a term used to describe a group of illnesses all having certain common characteristics. There are over 200 different types of cancer and all have a specific name, treatment and a chance of being cured. The human body is made of organs, such as the brain, liver and heart. And each of these organs is made up tissues, such as fat, blood vessels and muscles. (Read more about What is Cancer and How it is Caused)

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VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY Stories

VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY

There’s no question, early screening for colon cancer saves lives, particularly among those aged 50 and older. But there is a debate now among medical experts: can patients get as good, and as safe a reading by using virtual colonoscopy, which uses x-ray images, or must they still go for a standard colonoscopy which uses a scope to look into the colon? (Read more about VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY)

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Colon Cancer Stories

Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in America. The colon is a muscular thin tube about 5 feet long. (Read more about Colon Cancer)

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Polyps Stories

Polyps

Colonic Polyps which is small growth of flash grow into the colon. These can eventually account for the second leading cause of cancer for men after lung caner. (Read more about Polyps)

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Stories

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a disorder of
the intestines that leads to cramps, gas, pain and bouts of diarrhea alternated with constipation. (Read more about Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

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Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment and Care North Carolina

 Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford

Immune Recovery Foundation Dr.S. Edward Bradford

Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
Call 888-337-9370

Older men know the importance of regular prostate check-ups, because nothing is more important than catching prostate cancer early. However, for those that currently suffer from prostate cancer, they can go the trained professionals at The Immune Recovery Clinic of the Immune Recovery Foundation in North Carolina for great treatment.

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Breast Cancer Surgery

Dr. Nella I. Shapiro

Dr. Nella I. Shapiro

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Are you suffering from breast cancer? Get treated by a breast cancer surgeon who will stop at nothing when it comes to your welfare. At Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx Dr. Nella Irene Shapiro can offer you state-of-the-art breast cancer treatment. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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Skin Cancer Treatment Manhattan, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

If you have skin cancer, you know the importance of getting treated by the best doctor possible. Timing is key; the earlier it is detected, the greater the chance that you will be cured. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed of Westchester Oncology & Hematology, serving Manhattan, has dedicated many years to studying skin cancer treatment options for condition such as melanoma and dysplastic nevus. He is an oncologist you can trust.

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Breast Cancer Surgeon Westchester, NY

Dr. Helen Pass

Dr. Helen Pass

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Dr. Helen Pass is a breast cancer surgeon in Westchester. She has specialized in the field of breast cancer surgery and other diseases of the breast. Board certified Dr. Pass is on the staff at Lawrence Hospital Center.

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Radiation Oncologist Bronx NY 10469

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Need radiation therapy? Dr. Lucia Boselli is a radiation oncologist at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Whether it is IMRT or Radiosurgery, she can give you the treatment and care you need to help you in your fight with cancer.

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Oncology/ Oncologist Westchester NY 10532

Dr. Asim Aijaz

Dr. Asim Aijaz

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Need an oncologist? Dr. Asim Aijaz focuses on the management of range of solid tumor. The newest member of the Westchester Oncology team is known for his experience and skill in treating those with lung cancer. His personal touch with his patients and their families has made him a beacon guiding them through a very tough time in their lives.

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Medical Oncologist Bronx

Dr. Fabio Volterra

Dr. Fabio Volterra

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Looking for a board certified medical oncologist? If you are a cancer patient you need state-of-the-art treatment. Consult Dr. Fabio Volterra at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. He is a medical oncologist who is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and hematology.

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Find a Radiation Oncologist -Westchester

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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The Bronx based Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a full-service radiation oncology cancer center dedicated to offering the highest level of care for Westchester oncology patients. Dr. Lucia Boselli is a Board Certified radiation oncologist who possesses the skill and experience necessary for effective cancer treatment

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Radiation Therapy

Dr Alfred Rosenbaum

Dr Alfred Rosenbaum

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Need radiation therapy? The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy such as IMRT and Radiosurgery. Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is in charge of radiation oncology at Eastchester. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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Brachytherapy Bronx NY 10469

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Looking for brachytherapy to treat your prostate cancer or breast cancer? Dr. Lucia Boselli at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care can give you the care and treatment you need. She is a consulting physician at Eastchester and has specialized in internal medicine and radiation oncology.

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Chemotherapy Bronx

Dr Fabio Volterra

Dr Fabio Volterra

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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You have cancer and need to go in for chemotherapy? There isn’t a better place than the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx for chemotherapy with Dr. Fabio Volterra. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology and hematology. You can expect state-of-the-art cancer treatment with unparalleled care at Eastchester.

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Ovarian Cancer Westchester, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Ovarian cancer strikes at such a fundamental part of how you define yourself. Treating it is not just a matter of medicine and surgery, but also helping to adjust to the fear and stress that it causes. If you want doctors in Westchester, NY that understand this, then contact Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG).

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Brachytherapy

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Are you considering brachytherapy in the Bronx? It can have the impact you desire on your breast or prostate cancer. Undergo treatment at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care with Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum, medical oncologist, and feel the difference. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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Cancer Doctors Bronx, NY

 Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Call (888) 860-7136

Located in the Bronx, the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center whose Cancer Doctors provide unparalleled cancer care for the Bronx and greater New York.

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PET Scan/ Lung Cancer (Bronx)

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Need cutting edge imaging services? Positron Emission Tomography (PET) represents the very latest innovation in nuclear medicine, making cancer detection much easier. Dr. Lucia Boselli at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx is a radiation oncology specialist who can give you the treatment you need for your cancer.

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Radiation Therapy Bronx

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Call (888) 860-7136

Do you have to undergo radiation therapy? Cancer can take its toll on you and they understand that at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Dr. Lucia Boselli is a consulting physician at Eastchester and has specialized in internal medicine and radiation oncology. She has the skill and experience that can make all the difference to your treatment.

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Blood Cancer Treatment Westchester County, NY

Dr. Delong Liu

Dr. Delong Liu

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Dr. Delong Liu and his partners at Westchester Oncology & Hematology are passionate scientists, expert clinicians and very important...compassionate people. This mix makes the team at Westchester Oncology & Hematology unique among medical oncology practitioners.

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Cat Scan CT (Computed Tomography) Bronx

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Call (888) 860-7136

You need a CAT Scan? Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx offers state-of-the-art imaging services including CAT Scans and MRI. Dr. Lucia Boselli is a consulting physician at the Eastchester and has specialized in radiation oncology.

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Chemotherapy Bronx

Dr. Anthony Hoffman

Dr. Anthony Hoffman

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
Call (888) 860-7136

Interested in chemotherapy? Avail of state-of-the-art chemotherapy with Dr. Anthony Hoffman at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Dr. Hoffman is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology and is president of Eastchester.

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