As we continue navigating through the coronavirus pandemic together, we want you to know the steps we’re taking to provide you with world class care – all while keeping our patients, our caregivers, and our community safe. We can assure you that The Medical Group of South Florida is among the safest places in healthcare … Continued
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
Today, cervical cancer is the only type of gynecologic cancer for which there is a routine screening test. The lack of such tests for endometrial and ovarian cancer — the most common gynecologic cancers — makes it especially important that women and their doctors be attuned to the symptoms of these diseases. The earlier they’re detected, the more successfully they can be treated. … 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
While prostate cancer education is vital year-round, the month of September is named as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time of year when people, health care experts, and caregivers make an extra effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer and educate those at risk. What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a typically slow-growing … Continued
Are you ready to achieve optimal health and finally shed that extra weight or reverse the pre-existing conditions that are so dangerous to your health? Don’t wait any longer. Our Lifestyle Modification Program starts on September 30th! With the Lifestyle Modification program, our team of physicians and registered dietitians are committed to helping you achieve … Continued
