Mar 12, 2015 | Cancer, Gastroenterology, Health Tips
Guest post by Gina Sam, MD, MPH, Director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital
In the United States, colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, is the third most common cancer in both men and women and is the second leading cancer killer among Americans. Colorectal cancer affects both men and women and is often found in people age of 50 or older. It is considered a preventable disease and if it is detected early enough it is treatable, which is why routine colonoscopies help lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer. (more…)
Oct 22, 2014 | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Women's Health
Guest post by Tamara A. Fulop, MD, Director, Breast Imaging at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Winning the battle against breast cancer is becoming a reality for women of all ages, thanks to diagnostic technology that can frequently detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. “Digital mammography acquires images electronically, resulting in better contrast, so we can often pick up smaller abnormalities before they become cancerous,” says Tamara A. Fulop, MD, Director of Breast Imaging at the Appel-Venet Comprehensive Breast Service at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. (more…)
Oct 9, 2014 | Cancer, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Guest post featuring Shayne Robinson, RD, C.S.O, Nutrition Services Supervisor at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
In the battle to combat cancer, nutrition can be one of our most surprising defense tactics – when it’s used in combination with other strategies. “Nutrients work in synergy,” says Shayne Robinson, RD, an oncology dietitian with Mount Sinai Beth Israel. “No single nutrient or food is going to protect your body against cancer. It’s a combination of foods, exercise and healthy weight.” (more…)
Oct 6, 2014 | Breast Cancer, Cancer, Women's Health
Guest post featuring Michael P. Osborne, MD Director of Cancer Screening and Prevention Programs at the Comprehensive Breast Center at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.
When it comes to breast cancer, you can’t hide behind your age, your family history, or last year’s exam. According to Michael Osborne, MD, Breast Surgeon and Director of Breast Surgery Programs for Mount Sinai Beth Israel, there’s more to breast cancer than you may think. (more…)
Sep 24, 2014 | Cancer, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer
Guest post featuring Ronald D. Ennis, MD, Director Radiation Oncology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt
Yes. The PSA or prostate-specific antigen blood test, although not perfect, is the most effective way to detect prostate cancer. It is the only available screening test for prostate cancer, and thus, is the only indicator to determine if a biopsy should be done. “We save people from dying of prostate cancer thanks to the PSA test, and there is no other way to do that right now,” explains Dr. Ronald D. Ennis. PSA is a protein made in the prostate gland. A PSA level that increases over time can indicate the presence of cancer. (more…)
Sep 22, 2014 | Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
Guest post featuring Jacques L. Moritz, MD, Director of the Division of Gynecology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest gynecological cancers. It is difficult to diagnose because there are currently no self-tests or routine screenings. (more…)
In the United States, colorectal cancer, or colon cancer, is the third most common cancer in both men and women and is the second leading cancer killer among Americans. Colorectal cancer affects both men and women and is often found in people age of 50 or older. It is considered a preventable disease and if it is detected early enough it is treatable, which is why routine colonoscopies help lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer. (more…)
