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…)
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…)
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…)
Guest post featuring Franklin C. Lowe, MD, MPH , Associate Director, Department of Urology, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt
There are changes and challenges that come with getting older. Some may be hard to detect but can affect your quality of life. As men move through middle age, it becomes more likely their prostates will grow and could cause problems related to urination. According to Dr. Franklin C. Lowe , a urologist and the Associate Director of the Department of Urology at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, prostate-related problems can range from annoying to debilitating. (more…)
Guest post featuring Caner Z. Dinlec, MD Physician-in-Charge, Division of Endourology and Stone Disease at Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Howard has always taken great care of himself. The 60-year-old is active, doesn’t smoke, eats a healthy diet and is diligent about seeing his doctor for annual wellness exams — through which his PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels have been tested for years. About five years ago, Howard’s PSA levels started increasing. It wasn’t long before Howard’s PSA levels exceeded the 4 mg/mL mark, which is when levels are considered abnormal or high. (more…)
Did you know that eating a plant-based diet filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and other plant foods can help lower your risk for many cancers? In addition to cancer-fighting minerals and vitamins, plant foods contain thousands of beneficial natural chemicals called phytonutrients.
Phytonutrients (also referred to as phytochemicals) serve various functions in plants, helping to protect the plant’s vitality. For example, some phytonutrients protect the plant from UV radiation while others protect it from insect attack. Not only do phytonutrients award benefit to plants, but they also provide benefits to people who enjoy plant foods. That’s because of their health-boosting properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and liver-health-promoting activities. (more…)