Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Cancer, Head and Neck, Women's Health
Guest post by Marita Teng, MD, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and member of the Head and Neck Institute and Center for Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases at The Mount Sinai Hospital.
Thyroid nodules are exceedingly common, especially in women. By age 50, up to 70 percent of women have one or more thyroid nodules, but the vast majority of these are noncancerous. In fact, of all thyroid nodules, up to 95 percent are ultimately characterized as benign.
However, largely because of the increased use of radiologic imaging, the incidence of thyroid nodules – and the incidence of thyroid cancer – is increasing. Though this statistic may seem alarming, thyroid cancer is by far one of the most curable cancers. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Cancer, Ear Nose Throat
Guest post by Dr. Neil Gildener-Leapman from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
When the epidemic started to be recognized by doctors, I can remember diagnosing my first patient with human papilloma virus (HPV)-related throat cancer. The patient was a very easy-going, jovial family man, and an active athlete in a community sports league. He came to the visit with his wife and adult daughter, wanting to have his family’s support as we gave him the details of his diagnosis he laughed and said: “Ahh, that makes sense! You know…back in my day… I used to be a very popular guy!” His wife and daughter giggled and shook their heads in unison. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Cancer
Guest post by Brett A. Miles, DDS, MD, FACS, Co-Chief of the Division Head and Neck Oncology at the Mount Sinai Health System.
April marks Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month with a dedicated week, April 12-18, highlighted by the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance. As part of the organization’s educational and preventive components of its mission, the Department of Otolaryngology (ENT)-Head and Neck Surgery at Mount Sinai will be hosting its annual Oral, Head and Neck Cancer free screening event on April 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at:
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Guggenheim Pavilion Atrium
1468 Madison Avenue (at 100th St.)
212-241-9410 (for questions – no registration required) (more…)
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…)
