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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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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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Find a Radiation Oncologist

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 a radiation oncology specialist at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Patients can choose from state-of-the-art radiation treatment such as IMRT or radiosurgery or brachytherapy. Board Certified Dr. Rosenbaum is also an attending physician and assistant clinical professor in radiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center and consultant-in-charge of brachytherapy at Lenox Hill Hospital.

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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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Cancer Counseling Treatment Westchester

 Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute

Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute

The Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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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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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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Prostate Cancer Treatment

Dr. Fabio Volterra

Dr. Fabio Volterra

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx offers treatment for prostate cancer. This state-of-the-art cancer treatment center provides unparalleled cancer care, giving patients all the support they might need. Patients can see Dr. Fabio Volterra, a consulting physician at Eastchester, for their treatment.

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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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Radiosurgery Westchester & Rockland

Dr. Deborah Benzil

Dr. Deborah Benzil

Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery, PLLC
280 N. Central Ave Suite 235
Hartsdale, NY 10530
Call (888) 281-4568

Trying to find treatment options? Dr. Deborah Benzil is a radiosurgery specialist in Hartsdale. She has years of experience in the field and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Benzil practices at Westchester Spine and Brain Surgery and treats neurological conditions such as gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas and metastatic.

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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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Colon Cancer Westchester, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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When colon cancer strikes, it's easy to be overwhelmed by all the decisions that have to be made. You want a doctor in Westchester, NY who understands the stress that you're going through. You want the doctors at Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group.

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Lung Cancer Solid Tumors Westchester NY

Dr. Asim Aijaz

Dr. Asim Aijaz

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Asim Aijaz, M.D., the newest member of WOHG and WOHG designated advisor to the developing oncology program at Hudson Valley Hospital Center, studied at the Aga Khan Medical College in Pakistan and completed residency and fellowship at New York Medical College where he received numerous awards and recognitions for exemplary performance. Dr. Aijaz focuses on the management of range of solid tumor

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Alternative Prostate Cancer Treatment Charlotte, North Carolina

Dr. Immune Recovery Foundation Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

Dr. Immune Recovery Foundation Slava Pashkevich, M.D.

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 Foundation serving Charlotte, North Carolina for the finest in alternative treatment.

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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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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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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Bronx

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Suspect you have a malignancy? Don’t despair. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect cancer and help you nip it in the bud. Dr. Lucia Boselli at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is an experienced medical oncologist. Eastchester offers state-of-the-art techniques in cancer detection and treatment.

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Sterotactic Radiosurgery 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 need stereostatic radiosurgery? If you have a brain tumor and need to get treatment consult Dr. Lucia Boselli at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Having specialized in radiation oncology, Dr. Boselli is the right person to advise you on your 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 living with breast cancer? You may need to undergo breast cancer surgery. If you are considering the procedure, you should look into Dr. Nella Shapiro. She is a breast cancer surgery specialist at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. She offers her patients such procedures as lumpectomy, mastectomy, auxillary lymph node dissection, sentinel lymph node dissection and reconstructive breast cancer surgery. Dr. Shapiro is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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Breast Cancer Diagnosis Westchester, NY

Dr. Helen Pass, M.D.

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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Cancer Information Center Westchester

 Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute

Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute

The Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute
19 Bradhurst Ave, Ste 2100
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Westchester County's, Zalmen A. Arlin Cancer Institute at WCMC's Hawthorne / Valhalla campus is solely dedicated to delivering comprehensive cutting edge tertiary level diagnostic, therapeutic and supportative oncologic services.

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PET Scan/ Breast Cancer

Dr Alfred Rosenbaum

Dr Alfred Rosenbaum

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Thinking about Positron Emission Tomography (PET)? Avail of the latest in treatment and care at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Board certified Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is in charge of radiation oncology at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care. He is also an attending physician and assistant clinical professor in radiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center and consultant-in-charge of brachytherapy at Lenox Hill Hospital.

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