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PROSTATE GREENLIGHT LASER TREATMENT Stories

PROSTATE GREENLIGHT LASER TREATMENT

“It was a living hell, a living nightmare.” Larry Schwartz is describing the excruciating pain he experienced as a result of an enlarged prostate. Larry who works as an events planner said at times the pain was paralyzing.
“I could not pass my urine and I had a blockage,” says Larry. (Read more about PROSTATE GREENLIGHT LASER TREATMENT)

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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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JAMA - Men's Health Briefing Stories

JAMA - Men's Health Briefing

An estimated 10 million men 40 years or older have symptoms consistent with overactive bladder.

Now, new research shows a combination of two medicines which work differently works better than using only one medication.

The researchers compared using detrol la—which works on the bladder and flomax—which works on the prostate-- either alone or in combination in men with overactive bladder and a benign enlarged prostate and who complained of having to go to the bathroom a lot.

Dr. Steven Kaplan, the study author at Weill Cornell Medical College, says, “The particular symptoms that we actually are concerned about is getting up at night to urinate, going frequently to the bathroom. This is actually the largest study ever done in men who have both a bladder problem and a prostate problem and we found that by treating both we have enhanced the quality of life in men with urinating symptoms.” (Read more about JAMA - Men's Health Briefing)

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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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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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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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PROSTATE CANCER AND OSTEOPOROSIS Stories

PROSTATE CANCER AND OSTEOPOROSIS

Two new studies highlight the risk men with prostate cancer face concerning osteoporosis risk. Both show that hormone treatment for cancer can up the chances of developing the bone brittling disease.
One study in Wednesday’s New England Journal of Medicine confirms that hormonal therapy for prostate cancer increases the risk of fracture. The other, in Friday’s issue of cancer, shows that the problem of osteoporosis is often overlooked as a risk for men with prostate cancer and being treated with hormones. (Read more about PROSTATE CANCER AND OSTEOPOROSIS)

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TESTICULAR CANCER Stories

TESTICULAR CANCER

They are two news broadcasters with a common bond: Sean Kimmerling, the WB 11 sportscaster in New York; and Dan Abrams of NBC.

Dan says, “No one expects to hear the words ‘You have cancer.’ I think it’s even more unexpected for people who are young and healthy.”

Both developed testicular cancer. But they differ in one very significant way. “Sean Kimmerling was a month younger than me, in the same business as me and was in the same hospital as me with the same disease as me. He died and I didn’t,” says Dan. (Read more about TESTICULAR CANCER)

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PSA TEST INADEQUACY Stories

PSA TEST INADEQUACY

It’s the best screening test we have for prostate cancer, but the latest research shows it falls far short in acceptability. The PSA test has been used for over two decades now to guide treatment for prostate cancer, but how to use it remains blurry at best.

Doctors are not putting the PSA test out to pasture yet, but the latest data reaffirms what we’ve been seeing lately, that it’s not clear what an abnormal PSA value might be and it’s even fuzzier concerning how to address it. (Read more about PSA TEST INADEQUACY)

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SUN AND PROSTATE CANCER Stories

SUN AND PROSTATE CANCER

No doubt, you’ve heard about the dangers of sun exposure and the risk of skin cancer. But new research suggests that getting sunshine can help prevent another of the most common cancers- prostate cancer. (Read more about SUN AND PROSTATE CANCER)

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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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Medical Oncologist Westchester NY 10532

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Cancer specialist, Tauseef Ahmed, a consistent "Top Doctors" pick by Castle Connolly, cares for and treats patients throughout the New York Metropolitan Area and Lower Hudson Valley.

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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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Blood Cancer Treatment Westchester County, NY

Dr. Delong Liu

Dr. Delong Liu

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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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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Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Looking for a radiation oncologist? Avail of as IMRT and Radiosurgery at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx with Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology. You can expect personalized care at Eastchester.

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Skin Cancer Treatment Manhattan, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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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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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
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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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Breast Cancer Westchester, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Are you looking for a caring medical center in Westchester, NY that provides the finest medical techniques currently available for breast cancer? The Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) offices are conveniently located in Westchester, NY to offer you the highest standards in treatment.

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Skin Cancer Doctor Manhattan, NY 10016

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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With so many doctors to choose from these days, it’'s hard to make a decision without at least some doubt. But if you’re looking for the best skin cancer doctor around, go ahead and lay those doubts to rest; Dr. Tauseef Ahmed serves Manhattan and is the one specialist you'’ll want to have on your side when the going gets tough. He is an authority in the world of oncology and has the resume to show for it.

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Oncology/Oncologist Westchester NY 10532

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Dr. Ahmed is a Professor of Medicine, Chief of Oncology / Hematology and Neoplastic Diseases at the New York Medical College. He is also the Medical Director of the Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute at Westchester Medical Center.

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Hematologic Cancer Doctor

Dr. John C. Nelson

Dr. John C. Nelson

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Westchester Oncology & Hematology doctors are passionate scientists, expert clinicians and compassionate people - an unsurpassable combination of characteristics that makes our group unique among medical oncology practitioners.

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Gastrointestinal Cancer Care Westchester

Dr. Hoo G. Chun M.D.

Dr. Hoo G. Chun M.D.

Westchester Oncology and Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave.
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Hoo G. Chun, M.D., Director of Solid Tumor Service and Clinical Research, brings to the group his expertise in cancer management and solid tumor clinical research gained in fellowship training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

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Find a Stereotactic Radiosurgery Doctor

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery is serious. Choosing a facility to have Stereotactic Radiosurgery can be puzzling. At our new Bronx location, the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, we’ve been providing state-of-the-art oncology services, including gamma knife radiation treatment since our doors opened.

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Cancer Care Bronx, NY

 Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Are you in need of specialized cancer care? The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a cancer treatment center whose oncologists offer quality care with the latest techniques. The comprehensive list of specialized treatments include radiation therapy, radiation treatment, chemotherapy and radiosurgery. Rest assured, you're in good hands with board certified, skilled and experienced oncologists watching over you.

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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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Adult Leukemia Treatment

Dr. Delong Liu

Dr. Delong Liu

Westchester Oncology and Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Leukemia specialist, Delong Liu, M.D. is the Director of the Adult Leukemia Service at WOHG. Dr. Liu came to the group from Mt. Sinai Medical Center and Shanghai Medical University where he gained invaluable experience in the treatment of patients with acute leukemias, myelodysplasia and other hematologic malignancies.

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Prostate Cancer Treatment

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is the chief radiation oncologist at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care. The highly trained staff there are at the forefront of prostate cancer treatment through the use of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy and Brachytherapy (seed implantation).

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Lymphoma/ Lymph Cancer Westchester, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Lymphoma / lymph cancer can not only drain you of energy, it can take away your hope. The doctors at Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) understand this. They are not only on the cutting edge of academic medicine, but are also fully equipped with the human touch that is so important in finding the treatment that is right for you.

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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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