Health Tips
As a patient, you can make your care safer by being an active, involved and informed member of your health care team.
Detection of Colorectal Cancer
Not including skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and women and the second highest cause of cancer deaths in the US. Yet when detected early, it is highly curable. This type of cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the lining of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. read more›
Does cancer run in your family?
OB/GYN News by Dr. Lev Kandinov
Mutations or variations in genes passed from parent to child can drastically raise the risk of certain cancers. In fact, certain inherited syndromes carry a nearly 50-100% chance of getting certain types of cancers. Inherited cancer risk means that a higher frequency cancer occurs in families, as determined by DNA. read more›
The importance of colonoscopy
Colonoscopy screening saves lives in two important ways:
1. By finding and removing precancerous polyps before they become cancerous
2. By detecting the cancer early when it is most treatable
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Understanding your doctors and other caregivers
It can be difficult to understand what your doctors and other caregivers are telling you about your care and treatment. Here are some questions and answers to help you understand caregivers. read more›
Help avoid mistakes with your medicines
Who is responsible for your medicines? A lot of people — including you! Medicine mistakes happen every day — at the doctor’s office or hospital, even at home. You can get the wrong amount of medicine. Here are some questions and answers to help you prevent mistakes with your medicine. read more›
Help prevent medical test mistakes
Medical tests and laboratory tests are important aids for doctors. We want you to be prepared for Your test. read more›
Help avoid mistakes in your surgery
Mistakes can also happen before, during or after surgery. We want you to avoid them. read more›
Five things you can do to prevent infection
Avoiding contagious disease like the common cold, strep throat, and the flu is important to everyone. Here are five easy things you can do to fight the spread of infection. read more›
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