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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Cinco De Mayo and Heartburn
Ole!
Manana is Cinco de Mayo!
Lots of folks will be heading to bars and restaurants around town to enjoy this Mexican holiday. But will a healthy dose of fun come with a hefty dose of heartburn?
A one time episode of heartburn on Cinco de Mayo may not be much to worry about. And there are plenty of Mexican foods you can enjoy and not worry about worsening your symptoms.
But if you get heartburn frequently, that is a cause for concern.
Christy Searl chooses to enjoy a glass of wine at a Mexican restaurant rather than margaritas. “These margaritas at this place are lethal,” she exclaims. (Read more about Cinco De Mayo and Heartburn)
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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
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
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
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 CALCULATOR
There is a new online tool for prostate cancer patients just unveiled that is said to be the most accurate way to predict one’s chances of long term survival. (Read more about PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR)
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Virtual Colonoscopy
Moserata Santana is not worried about colon cancer in spite of the fact that the disease killed her father and brother. She’s getting a screening colonoscopy, and has faith that the colonoscopy procedure will detect anything unusual, before it becomes life threatening. (Read more about Virtual Colonoscopy)
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
If you've been told you have prostate cancer, you may be overwhelmed. The word cancer itself may be intimidating and you're also faced with the task of deciphering treatment options. Conventional medicine offers many therapies shown to be successful in the management of prostate cancer. However, while exploring your options, you may wonder about alternative prostate cancer treatment and care for people in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
If you are one of the growing numbers of American men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, then affective treatment is what you need. Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment and Care can be found serving Baltimore, Maryland where a clinic with a growing reputation for excellence is right around the corner. The Immune Recovery Foundation is dedicated to the integration of natural treatments with traditional care in order to give each patient the holistic care needed to fight back against Prostate Cancer. At the Immune Recovery Foundation, you will find a caring and knowledgeable staff with years of experience to go along with state of the art treatment machines.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-756-8593
Cancer is a disease that attacks not only the body but the mind and the spirit as well. Every aspect of a human life is disturbed by it, and treatment for all these elements is necessary for a successful road back to wellness. In short, holistic healing is the approach best suited for cancer, and at Immune Recovery Foundation, Dr. Slava Pashkevich cares for patients and their families with a combination of traditional and alternative medicines.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
Cancer is one of the most serious disorders facing Americans today and continues to affect more and more lives. If you have cancer and are unsatisfied with your past care, Alternative Cancer Treatment is proven to ease a wide range of cancerous disorders. Serving Baltimore, Maryland, the Immune Recovery Foundation are experts in administering Alternative Cancer Treatment to a growing number of satisfied patients. They will welcome you with open arms to their remarkable healing center, which will put you at ease throughout treatment.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
Conventional treatments for lung cancer include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Oftentimes, these treatments are successful in shrinking tumors and many patients go into remission. However, these treatments do not always work, and some patients may wish to explore alternative lung cancer treatment and care. The Immune Recovery Foundation serving Columbia, South Carolina offers another option.
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Dr. Fabio Volterra
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
Chemotherapy is an option that Dr. Lucia Boselli may prescribe for cancer patients who see her in the Bronx. The treatment destroys cancer cells by stopping them from growing or multiplying. Healthy cells can also be harmed, but they usually repair themselves after chemotherapy. Dr. Boselli is a consulting physician at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Looking for an oncologist? Get your cancer treatment with a reputed oncologist. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed treats patients throughout the New York Metropolitan Area and Lower Hudson Valley. He is a recognized clinical investigator and pioneer and a consistent "Top Doctors" pick by Castle Connolly.
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Dr. John C. Nelson, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
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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Dr. Helen Pass, M.D.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
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Want to get a breast cancer diagnosis? Dr. Helen Pass, M.D. is a noted specialist in the field of breast cancer surgery and other diseases of the breast. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, she is on the staff at the Lawrence Hospital Center. Dr. Pass, M.D. has held many senior positions at prominent hospitals over the years.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-756-8593
Cancer is serious, and when some people hear "Cancer", their first reaction is despair. At the Immune Recovery Foundation in North Carolina, and through Alternative Cancer Care, there is hope.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-337-9370
Cancer is a very serious illness which continues to haunt millions of American lives every year. For safe and effective Alternative Cancer Treatment serving Columbia, South Carolina, turn to the team at the Immune Recovery Foundation. This remarkable staff has years of experience in treating a very wide range of cancers of every level of severity. This facility is extremely comfortable and has the most advanced multi-practice technology available proven to ease your pain and improve your condition.
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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-756-8593
Your skin is a precious commodity that you do not want to compromise. Even with melanoma, you want to try everything to restore your skin to a pristine state. That's why the trained personnel at The Immune Recovery Clinic of the Immune Recovery Foundation serving Charlotte, North Carolina offer an alternative to surgery with effective, non-invasive treatment.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
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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Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call 888-756-8593
Are you or the ones you loved besieged by the physical and emotional effects of cancer treatment? Searching for a more natural way to fight cancer? At the Immune Recovery Foundation they see that the cancer rates in the United States continue to rise. By using the best parts of conventional and alternative medicine they hope to offer patients another, more holistic choice in the cancer battle. Natural cancer cures offer treatment for not only the physical effects of cancer, but the emotional and spiritual aspects as well. For those looking a different way to fight cancer in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, contact the Immune Recovery Foundation today.
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Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute
The Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Hawthorne / Vahalla based, The Arlin Cancer Institute at Westchester Medical Center has developed the Cancer Resource Center to address the needs for assistance by patients, their families, the public seeking to be well, and those seeking accurate, appropriate health information and services can make in their lives.
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Dr. Lucia Boselli
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
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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Dr. Helen Pass, M.D.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
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Have your struggling to find breast cancer treatment services that you can rely on? The battle with cancer is tough, and in order to be successful you need a team of specialists that can match the strength and dedication that those fighting cancer show each day. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery, breast cancer center Dr. Helen Pass, MD uses her 17 years of experience to give the people of Bronxville, Westchester County, New York more then a fighting chance. Certified by the American board of surgery, Dr. Pass has written dozens of articles relating to breast cancer, and is sought by people all over the North East for her expertise. She is here to guide you and your loved ones all the way through the cancer battle.
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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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Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
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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