Despite all the attention paid to it, breast cancer continues to be a significant (sometimes fatal) health risk for many women (and some men as well). Emphasis has long been placed on the importance of regular examinations to test for the early signs of breast cancer. The standard test is the mammogram, an examination that the Society…
Nobody likes it. Nobody wants it. But the numbers don’t lie. And the truth is stone cold frightening. One out of every eight women in the country will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the second-most common kind of cancer affecting women (after skin cancer). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that breast cancer…
There’s no doubt when you see the sea of pink ribbons in October you know it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And most likely you’ve heard that “early detection is the best protection.” So when your doctor suggests you schedule your baseline or first mammogram here are a few things you should know. 1. When should I have my…
If you are part of a family that plays sports, then you probably already know there are some specific risks. Namely general injuries and of course, concussions in kid’s sports. Concussions, commonly considered to be a mild form of TBI (traumatic brain injury), have received a lot of coverage recently because of high profile cases…