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How to safeguard yourself against colorectal cancer
This may sound familiar, but when it comes to preventing cancer, an ardent reminder is always a good thing. This month marks National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it is an opportune time for everyone to take a hard look at lifestyle, better understand risk factors and commit to being proactive in maintaining colorectal health. … Read More
Lung cancer screening now a routine for smokers
Medical screening tests are done to save lives. Most people know about the importance of screening mammography in the fight against breast cancer and colonoscopy in the prevention of colon and rectal cancer. These tests have become routine in the fight against cancer. Now added to the list is a screening test that can detect … Read More
PPI drugs are not without their side effects
For years, anti-heartburn medication was prescribed like candy. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) seemed to cure the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and acid reflux without any side effects. Or so we thought more than a decade ago. Now it seems as though every year researchers discover a new area of the body that has been negatively affected … Read More
There are good treatment options for the spike in head, neck cancers
HPV is the leading cause of head and neck cancers, but there is good news. Head and neck cancers are on the rise and are due to a new culprit that already affects more than 26 million people in the United States. The oral human papilloma virus (HPV) is now the leading cause of head … Read More
There is still work to do for those who've survived cancer
Going through a cancer diagnosis is difficult and anxiety-producing. Psychosocial support during treatment is important to help patients recognize and cope with the many emotions and feelings that come up as they navigate their cancer journey. When treatment is over, patients embark on the recovery process while still dealing with the impact of their diagnosis … Read More
Saving women from breast cancer is paramount, so let's talk about better tools
Over half a century after the introduction of modern-day mammography, the screening controversy seems stronger than ever. Heated debates are centered on determining the effects of mammograms on breast cancer mortality, largely based on data that is decades old. As I watch these debates, I can’t help but feel that we have lost our way. … Read More
Charity Spotlight: Gritty Up Fundraiser Nets $180,000 for John Wayne Cancer Foundation
GRIT Cycle has become known for giving back to the community, and on May 29 and 30, they did it in a big way with the second annual “Gritty Up” fundraising event to benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. The fundraising event began on Friday, May 29, with the “Gritty Up” Kick-Off Party and silent … Read More
Commentary: Listen to what your heartburn may be telling you
If reaching for an antacid following a meal has become a form of dessert for you, it may be time to reevaluate that burning sensation in your chest. While occasional heartburn is nothing to be alarmed about, especially after a particularly spicy or fatty meal, persistent heartburn may signal a more serious problem. April marks … Read More
Taylor Swift Reveals Mom Was Diagnosed with Cancer
Taylor Swift revealed on Thursday that her mom has been diagnosed with cancer. Swift posted the news on Tumblr, saying “This is something my family and I thought you should know about now.” The 25-year-old singer said she had asked her mother to get a check-up at the doctor’s office as her Christmas gift. “There … Read More
Local Doctor and His Cancer-Surviving Patient Take the Stage at the Coach House to Promote Prostate Cancer Awareness
Irvine physician Howard Fishbein is a renowned family practice doctor by day and plays keyboards by night in a rock band along with his Bass Player patient and friend of over 25 years, Bill Black. But that’s not all they have done together. Black, a long time patient of Dr. Fishbein, went in for a … Read More