The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening: Early Detection & Different Breast Imaging Modalities
Regular breast screenings are so important due to the severity and commonality of breast cancer. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and one in thirty-nine women will die from breast cancer. Most doctors recommend starting breast screening at forty; this first step is called a mammogram.
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Male Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Does Not Discriminate
October is widely known as breast cancer awareness month. But, something not widely known about breast cancer is that men can also get breast cancer. While men developing breast cancer is rarer than women, it is not unheard of. The risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer as a man is about 1 in 1,000, but that risk still exists. Breast cancer does not discriminate.
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Prostate Cancer Survivors Should Include Dietary Lycopene
Did you know that the phytochemical Lycopene may be helpful to include in the diets of those with prostate cancer?
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The Brooklyn Cancer Center
The Brooklyn Cancer Center is located at 86 Fleet Place in Downtown Brooklyn, providing a new home for the region’s top cancer care.
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5 Early Signs of Lung Cancer
Although lung cancer remains one of the deadliest forms of cancer, it's still quite treatable if caught in the early stages. Suppose you are at risk of developing lung cancer because of your lifestyle, genetics, or occupation. In that case, it's imperative that you know the warning signs of this deadly disease so that you can get diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
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