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Men Over 40: Start Seeing a Urologist Regularly

Tags: enlarged prostate, men of all ages, prostate, prostate cancer, PSA screening, sexual dysfunction, sexual health

Men over 40 should start seeing a urologist regularly to stay proactive with their prostate, urinary and sexual health. Urologist Eric Klein, MD, talks about why it’s a good idea.

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‘I Have Cancer — What Should I Eat?’

Tags: cancer diet, chemotherapy, eating with cancer, healthy eating, radiation

Good nutrition is critical to staying stronger if you’re undergoing cancer treatment. Dietitian Lindsay Malone talks about strategies for eating healthier during your therapy.

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Is Scarless Thyroid Surgery Right for You?

Tags: Grave's disease, obesity, thyroid, thyroid surgery, thyroiditis

Scarless robotic thyroid surgery hides scars, but not everyone is a good candidate. Cleveland Clinic endocrinologist Eren Berber, MD, discusses the risks and benefits of this technique.

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New App Takes Mystery Out of Clinical Trials

Tags: app, cancer, cancer patients, cancer treatment, clinical trials

“Clinical trials” may sound a little mysterious and scary to some. Oncologist Brian Rini, MD, talks about a new easy-to-use app that not only connects patients to clinical trials — but demystifies them too.

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New Prostate Cancer Treatment Based on Genetics

Tags: genetic counseling, genetic disorder, genetics, Oncotype DX Prostate test, prostate cancer, prostate screening

A new genetic-based test, the Oncotype DX prostate cancer test, will allow more men with low-risk prostate cancer to choose active surveillance – sparing them unnecessary treatment and life-altering side effects.

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3 Diseases That Should Frighten You

Tags: Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, lung cancer, Type 2 diabetes

There are non-infectious diseases that are destroying millions of lives at this very moment. One of these diseases is preventable; another mostly can be prevented; and the third is completely out of our control and threatens the lives of millions.

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Technology ‘Paints’ Tumors With Radiation

Tags: cancer, head and neck cancer, image guided radiation therapy IGRT, Intensity modulated radiation therapy IMRT, medical innovations, radiation therapy

Oncologist John Greskovich, Jr., MD, talks about exciting radiation technology that targets head and neck cancers with unprecedented precision.

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5 Questions to Ask Before Breast Cancer Treatment

Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, chemotherapy, radiation therapy

As breast cancer treatment becomes more personalized, sometimes less can be more. Not all treatments are required for all patients.

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Why You Can Beat Thyroid Cancer

Tags: health hub number, health screenings, thyroid, thyroid cancer

What's the survival rate for thyroid cancer if diagnosed early? 100 percent. It's a home run when you realize that thyroid cancer is the fastest-growing cancer among men and second-fastest among women. Thanks to research, we know more than ever about this group of diseases, while improved genetic counseling and screening mean you can do something about it.

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Jolie’s Choice: Why Have a Preventive Mastectomy?

Tags: BRCA gene, breast cancer, cancer risk, genetics, mastectomy

When the actress announced she had a prophylactic (preventive) double mastectomy, she brought new attention to this procedure — and to the BRCA1 gene. What does this mean for other women?