June 24, 2019 by John Fernandez
Her Skin Condition Called for ‘Scarless’...
About two years ago, Lynette Boodhoo was told by her endocrinologist that...
Sunscreen Ingredients: Clarifying the Confusion
Sunscreen provides vital protection year-round against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, which are linked to the skin’s premature aging, sunburn and a person’s risk of...
June 11, 2019 / 4 min read
When to Get a Mammogram
Guidelines for undergoing a mammography have shifted over the years, depending on which medical association is writing the guidelines. Most recently, the American College of...
May 29, 2019 / 2 min read
Breast Cancer Prevention: What You Need to...
When it comes to breast cancer prevention, awareness and living healthy are at the top of the list. “While age – getting older – is...
May 22, 2019 / 3 min read
Having Children After Cancer: What to Know...
As more patients survive cancer, many look forward to a future that includes having children and raising a family. While some therapies to improve cancer...
May 20, 2019 / 3 min read
Cancer and Nutrition: ‘Individualized Approach’ is Key
For people with cancer and cancer survivors, nutrition is a crucial but often underestimated part of treatment and ongoing patient care. Both the disease and...
May 14, 2019 / 3 min read
Melanoma Monday: Know the Melanoma ABCs (Infographic)
The American Academy of Dermatology recognizes the first Monday in May as Melanoma Monday to raise awareness about this potentially deadly type of skin cancer....
May 6, 2019 / 1 min read
Head and Neck Cancers: Latest on Screenings,...
Each year, approximately 110,000 U.S. adults are diagnosed with “head and neck” cancers. While most diagnoses are in people older than 50, it is increasingly...
April 16, 2019 / 3 min read
What to Know About Colorectal Cancer
Wrapping up March’s recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Baptist Health South Florida and Miami Cancer Institute presented a Facebook LIVE discussion about colorectal cancer...
March 27, 2019 / 4 min read
Pancreatic Cancer: Alex Trebek’s ‘Fight’ Highlights Difficult...
Alex Trebek, who has hosted the Jeopardy! TV game show since 1984, has announced that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In...
March 12, 2019 / 3 min read
