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  • Fall 2022

    Q: What can I do to prevent bladder cancer? Are there new treatments on the horizon?

    A: Bladder cancer is a common cancer affecting approximately 80,000 individuals in the United States yearly. Risk factors for bladder cancer include smoking, exposure to certain workplace chemicals and toxins, age (commonly diagnosed over the age of 55), chronic bladder infections as well as a family history of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer can often begin … Read More

  • Fall 2022

    Q: Am I a candidate for an artificial disc in my neck?

    A: The cervical disc is an extraordinary structure that enables us to move our necks with tremendous range and versatility, so when one (or more) of them stops working normally or develops a ‘bulge,’ it can halt us in our tracks. When the bulge hits a nerve, it can cause terrible shooting pain from the … Read More

  • Fall 2022

    Q: What should I expect at my first mammogram?

    A: A screening mammogram is a low dose X-ray exam that takes images of the breast to detect breast cancer early. Mammograms have been shown in numerous studies to save lives. Most women should get their first annual mammogram beginning at age 40 and a doctor’s order is no longer required to schedule the screening. … Read More

  • Fall 2022

    Q: What is the mind-gut connection and why is it so important to good health?

    A: It’s a unique communication network between our brain and digestive tract that influences our state of well-being. In essence, our emotions—how we think and feel— impact our gut health and performance. Think about a marathon runner nervous to start a race who urgently needs to run to the bathroom. The opposite is also true. … Read More