April 1, 2009
- How can I be screened for colon cancer?
A. There are 4 basic ways to be screened for colon cancer, and which one is right for you depends on several factors. (…)
March 29, 2009
- Should I be screened for colon cancer?
Q. Should I be screened for colon cancer?
A. Colon cancer screening is suggested for everyone (Women and Men) over the age of 50 years. (…)
March 28, 2009
- What conventional cancer publications (journals, newsletters, and such) do oncologists read regularly?
Q. What conventional cancer publications (journals, newsletters, and such) do oncologists read regularly? How much coverage do these publications report on alternative remedies? (…)
March 27, 2009
- Early Breast Cancer Screening
Q. It seems that younger and younger patients are getting cancer. Is it advisable to request a mammogram for patients in their early 20s who have a family history of breast cancer? (…)
March 26, 2009
- How to Prevent Cancer
Q. What can I do to prevent cancer?
A. We often hope we can "prevent" a disease. Actually, this is a bit complex. (…) - Should I get a colonoscopy?
Q. I have a brother who has been diagnosed with 3 colon polyps. He is 48 years old. They were benign, but he was told they could have turned into cancer if not removed. (…)
March 25, 2009
- What are the current recommendations for colon cancer screening?
Q. What are the current recommendations for colon cancer screening?
A. Colon Cancer is a common type of cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. (…) - I am 16 and I recently found a small bump on my breast. Should I see a doctor?
Q. I am 16 and I recently found a small bump on my breast. I have heard that teenagers rarely get breast cancer, but I am curious to know about the bump. (…)
March 24, 2009
- Teenage Breast Cancer
Q. What is the common age for breast cancer in women? Can teenagers get it at their age now? I am doing a research paper on this subject. (…)
