- Jun 27, 2018
- 2 min
Do Birth Control Pills Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Do birth control pills increase the risk of developing breast cancer? This question has been debated for years, with various studies...
- Jun 27, 2018
- 1 min
How Should We Screen for Ovarian Cancer?
I am frequently asked about screening tests for ovarian cancer. This is a dreaded disease which strikes without warning, and can...
- Jun 27, 2018
- 1 min
Listeria Contamination of Our Food
Listeria contamination of fruit prompted a recent recall from Trader Joe’s and Costco, among other stores. While no illnesses have yet...
- Jun 27, 2018
- 1 min
How to Prevent Breast Cancer
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/breast/Patient/page1
- Jun 27, 2018
- 1 min
Morcellators in Laparoscopic Surgery
Morcellators cut tissue into smaller pieces which can be removed through the tiny incisions made during laparoscopic surgery. The...
- Jun 27, 2018
- 1 min
Routine Mammogram Recommendations
Mammograms – a hot topic for discussion. Today let’s begin with timing: when should a woman get her first mammogram? The US Preventive...
