Should You Worry About Dense Breasts?
The Hewitt Center for Brest Wellness at Griffin Hospital – like all mammography facilities – includes information about breast density in letters to patients following their annual mammogram. This information helps women become more aware of their breast density so they can decide, in consultation with their healthcare provider, whether or not to pursue additional breast imaging screening. Being told […]
Read More
Prostate Cancer Screenings
Many men die each year from prostate cancer without ever experiencing symptoms. Prostate cancer screening can help identify the disease early on, when treatment is most effective. There are many different recommendations for prostate cancer screening from many medical organizations. There is also debate over the benefits of screening. The most important step you can take is to discuss screening […]
Read More
Super Foods that May Help Prevent Cancer
Did you know that what and how much you eat can affect your risk of developing certain cancers? According to the American Cancer Society, about 20 percent of all cancer diagnoses in the United States are linked to diet and excess weight, along with inactivity. CRUCIFEROUS VEGGIES Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, and kale. Components in […]
Read More
Warning Signs for Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 21,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020, and nearly 14,000 will die from the disease. There are steps you can take for early detection and preventive measures. It is important for women to be aware of early warning signs of ovarian cancer. You are able to help catch it […]
Read More
Steps to a Healthy Cervix
Having a healthy cervix requires taking steps to reduce the risk of developing cervical health problems such as cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer. Here’s some ways you can help ensure optimum cervical health: Prevention Cervical cancer deaths have decreased over 50% in the last 30-40 years through increased availability of Pap and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing, which have led to […]
Read More
Don’t let embarrassment stop you from relieving pelvic pain
We have all experienced pain in our lives. When it stems from the pelvic area, it can be particularly distracting and unrelenting. Pelvic pain can cause disruption in normal daily activities including discomfort with sitting, standing, driving, using the bathroom, and during intimacy with a partner. The pain can become so uncomfortable that even enjoying time with friends and family […]
Read More
Don’t Suffer Each Month, Treat Your Uterine Fibroids with Fibroid Embolization
Many women adapt their lifestyle and learn to live with the pain and discomfort of uterine fibroids, allowing this condition to control their activity level and what they love to do. Fortunately, advances in interventional radiology have made treating uterine fibroids a safe and relatively painless process that empowers women to feel better all month, every month! What are uterine […]
Read More
Treat the Fibroids AND Keep Your Uterus
One-third of American women experience some type of pelvic health disorder by the time they’re age 60, and about 600,000 women every year have a hysterectomy – removing their uterus to relieve troubling symptoms. One of the most common reasons women have a hysterectomy is to relieve the pain of uterine fibroids, accounting for more than 177,000 hysterectomies a year. […]
Read More
New Procedures Take the Scare out of a Hip Labral Tear
Sports can put significant stress on an athlete’s joints. A common injury for athletes is a hip labral tear (commonly associated with a condition called femoroacetabular impingement), which is usually caused by the excessive stress athletes can put on their hip joints in conjunction with bony abnormalities. What is a Hip Labral Tear? A hip labral tear is an injury […]
Read More
An ACL Injury Doesn’t Mean the END to Your Athletic Pursuits
Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are common among athletes in basketball, football, soccer, tennis and volleyball. This injury usually results when an individual makes a sudden stop to change direction. What is the ACL? The ACL is a tough band of fiber in the middle of the knee joint. It connects the lower leg bone to the thigh […]
Read More