Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Finding a breast cancer tumor early can often lead to better outcomes, since it is easier for oncologists to treat the disease before it has spread. Cancer affects everyone differently. Some people may experience a wide variety of symptoms, while others may have none at all. … Continued
Finding a lump in your breast can be frightening — but although breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women, most breast lumps are not cancer. In fact, more than 80 percent of them end up being benign. In a small percentage of women, a painful breast lump turns out to be cancer. … Continued
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Time to break out your pink ribbons and read up on how to fight the disease with proactive knowledge. What do I need to know? Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women—skin cancer gets the (worst ever) first prize. There is about a 13% chance, or … Continued
Sciatica is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints that we see at The Medical Group of South Florida’s chiropractic department. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, this condition affects one leg … Continued
Many people skipped or delayed routine cancer screening tests during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. Medical providers say it’s now safe and prudent to schedule your appointments. “If you put off your cancer screening or other screening procedures, we encourage you to reschedule them now,” says Dr. Anthony Addesa, Director of Oncology at … Continued
Occurring in about three of every four adults, tension headaches are the most common of all headaches. In most cases, they are mild to moderate in severity and occur infrequently. But a few people get severe tension headaches, and some are troubled by them for three or four times a week. If you ever had … Continued
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact society on a global scale, antibody tests have been introduced to aid in the public health response. Antibody tests detect the presence of antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 in the blood. Different from a diagnostic test, an antibody test is intended to show if a person has been previously infected … Continued
Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a disease that kills nerve cells and tissue in the brain, affecting an individual’s ability to remember, think and plan. As the disease advances, the brain shrinks dramatically due to cell death. Individuals lose their ability to communicate, recognize family and friends, and … Continued
Coronavirus cases are increasing rapidly across the US. Here are few highlights to know, from symptoms to how to protect yourself. How is coronavirus spread? The virus is spreading rapidly from person to person, and scientists are still learning more about how it spreads. According to the CDC, the virus spreads between people who are in … Continued
The Halcyon™ Radiotherapy System is the newest cancer treatment system by Varian Medical Systems. This state-of-the-art technology is designed to ensure high-quality radiotherapy treatments that are delivered to patients quickly, accurately, safely and comfortably. Halcyon is of the first of its kind to deliver image-guided, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) up to 4x faster than standard … Continued
