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Radiation risk from medical imaging

Updated September 30, 2021

Given the huge increase in the use of CT scans, concern about radiation exposure is warranted. Patients should try to keep track of their cumulative radiation exposure, and only have tests when necessary.

Andrea Chisholm, MD

Cervical cancer screening update: Not your mother’s Pap smear

Updated September 13, 2021

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Treating prostate cancer with combined hormonal-radiation therapy

Updated August 18, 2021

Staying Healthy

Tempted to have genetic testing? First ask why

Published August 17, 2021

Several companies promote at-home genetic testing to uncover a range of potential health problems (and, in some cases, ancestry traits). Just how useful is this and how do such tests differ from genetic testing a doctor may recommend for medical reasons?

Diseases & Conditions

Time to hire a caregiver? 3 tips to help

Published August 9, 2021

If you are facing physical or cognitive challenges, hiring caregivers to come into your home can be an effective way to continue living independently. It's not always easy having new people coming into your home, but there are things you can do to adjust to the changes.

Cancer

Drinking sugary beverages associated with colon cancer risk

Published August 1, 2021

Drinking two or more sugary drinks a day appeared to more than double the risk of colorectal cancer in women.

Cancer

7 strategies to prevent cancer

Published August 1, 2021

Making healthy lifestyle changes can prevent an estimated 40% of cancers. These include eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, and maintaining a healthy body weight. People can also help prevent cancers by seeking recommended cancer screenings. Some screenings merely identify cancers early, but others, such as colonoscopies and Pap tests, can find precancerous conditions and are actually able to prevent cancer.

Cancer

New recommendation: Earlier colorectal cancer screening

Published August 1, 2021

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that people begin colon cancer screening at age 45 (instead of 50) and continue through age 75. Some evidence suggests that healthy people older than 75 may also benefit from screening.

Cancer

Vitamin D and the big C

Published July 1, 2021

New research has found an association between high and low levels of vitamin D and cancer risk. However, many older adults don’t get the recommended daily amount of 600 to 800 international units, as the main sources of vitamin D are sun exposure (which many people try to avoid) and certain foods, like fatty fish, fortified milk and cereal. Getting vitamin D levels checked to find a possible deficiency can reveal if someone needs more vitamin D, which may require taking a daily supplement.

Cancer

Adjusting gut bacteria may improve response to cancer treatment

Published July 1, 2021

Gut bacteria may play a role in response to cancer treatments that target the immune system.

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Radiation risk from medical imaging

Cervical cancer screening update: Not your mother’s Pap smear

Treating prostate cancer with combined hormonal-radiation therapy

Tempted to have genetic testing? First ask why

Time to hire a caregiver? 3 tips to help

Drinking sugary beverages associated with colon cancer risk

7 strategies to prevent cancer

New recommendation: Earlier colorectal cancer screening

Vitamin D and the big C

Adjusting gut bacteria may improve response to cancer treatment

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