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PROSTATE GREENLIGHT LASER TREATMENT Story

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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CELL PHONE USE AND TUMORS Story

CELL PHONE USE AND TUMORS

“Over like 20 hours a day. I am on it all the time.” “When my battery dies I feel like I am stranded on an island.” “I do feel lost without my cell phone!”
What was life like before cell phones? For millions of Americans, cell phones have become remote lifelines for both business and leisure…for some it’s an addiction. (Read more about CELL PHONE USE AND TUMORS)

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African American Women and Breast Cancer Story

African American Women and Breast Cancer

“I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to see my children grow up and my grandchild grow, you get this really scary feeling inside,” says Rosamond Stallings. When 45 year old Rosamond Stallings was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago, doctors urged her to immediately have a mastectomy. “They found like six malignant tumors,” says Rosamond.
Recent studies have shown that 30 percent or more of breast cancer patients fail to receive complete treatment, and that African American women are as much as 10 percent less likely than white women to receive optimal therapy. But now, supported by a $10 million grant from the Department of Defense, a study, led by a team of doctors at Columbia University Medical Center, will look at possible reasons for the disparity. (Read more about African American Women and Breast Cancer)

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Pomegranates Reduce Prostate Cancer Story

Pomegranates Reduce Prostate Cancer

A type of antioxidant found in pomegranates may contribute to prostate health, according to a study by researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles. Antioxidants known as ellagitannins and their metabolites accumulated in the prostates of mice in this laboratory study. The researchers then grafted prostate cancer cells onto mice whose immune systems had been deliberately hampered. One group of mice was then treated with ellagatannins and their metabolites. The treated mice were found to have significantly less tumor growth than mice in the control group. (Read more about Pomegranates Reduce Prostate Cancer)

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What is the Polypill? Story

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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Osceola Cancer Center - Personalized Cancer Care Story

Osceola Cancer Center - Personalized Cancer Care

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Osceola Cancer Center - Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Patients to Help Them and Their Famil Story

Osceola Cancer Center - Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling Patients to Help Them and Their Famil

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Osceola Cancer Center - Oncology Medical Lab and Cancer Dyagnostic Imaging Story

Osceola Cancer Center - Oncology Medical Lab and Cancer Dyagnostic Imaging

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Osceola Cancer Center - Cancer/Oncology Clinical Trials Story

Osceola Cancer Center - Cancer/Oncology Clinical Trials

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Osceola Cancer Center - Dr. Adnan Akhtar Story

Osceola Cancer Center - Dr. Adnan Akhtar

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Find a Breast Cancer Surgeon

Dr. Nella I. Shapiro

Dr. Nella I. Shapiro

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Dr. Nella Shapiro is a breast cancer surgery specialist in the Bronx. Board Certified, Dr. Shapiro is the director of breast surgery at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care which offers such procedures as lumpectomy, mastectomy, axillary lymph node dissection, sentinel lymph node dissection and reconstructive breast cancer surgery.

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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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Gamma Knife Radiation Treatment/Bronx

Dr. Anthony Hoffman

Dr. Anthony Hoffman

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Gamma knife radiation treatment is serious. Choosing a Bronx facility to have gamma knife radiation treatments can be puzzling. At our 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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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%u2019s 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%u2019re going through. You want the doctors at Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group.

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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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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
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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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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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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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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 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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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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Computed Tomography (Cat Scan)

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Is a CAT scan in your future? Get cancer detected early and nip it in the bud. A radiation oncologist like Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum, at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx, can make all the difference with his skill and experience. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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Eastchester Center for Cancer Care Bronx, NY

 Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10649
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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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Medical Oncologist Bronx

Dr. Anthony Hoffman

Dr. Anthony Hoffman

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Looking for a medical oncologist who can give you the treatment you need for cancer? Meet Dr. Anthony Hoffman at Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. Board certified Dr. Hoffman knows what it is to care for patients with cancer. His skill and experience can make all the difference to you in your battle with cancer.

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Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Dr. Helen Pass

Dr. Helen Pass

Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Want to get a breast cancer diagnosis? Dr. Helen Pass 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 has held many senior positions at prominent hospitals over the years.

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MRI / Cancer Detection

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum

Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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Need to get an MRI and reassure yourself about cancer? Get it done at a center like Eastchester Center for Cancer Care, in the Bronx, which offers state-of-the-art techniques and concern for your welfare. Board Certified Dr. Alfred Rosenbaum is a radiation oncologist at Eastchester. Patients can choose from state-of-the-art radiation treatment such as IMRT or radiosurgery or brachytherapy.

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Oncologist 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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Need an oncologist in the Bronx? Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a state-of-the-art cancer treatment center whose oncologists provide unparalleled cancer care. Whether you need radiation therapy, radiation treatment, chemotherapy or radiosurgery, you can count on board certified, skilled and experienced oncologists for your treatment.

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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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Sterotactic Radiosurgery Bronx

Dr. Lucia Boselli

Dr. Lucia Boselli

The Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx, NY 10469
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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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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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