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Even when we’re feeling great and have no complaints, preventative care is how we maintain that wellness. Regular screening and checkups are critical throughout life, which is why healthcare reform works to remove obstacles like cost and access to this essential service…
Read MoreIn our interview with Angela Arnold Ross, MS, LCGC, Genetic Counselor, we dive deep into the world of inherited gene mutations and their impact on cancer risk. With her extensive experience and expertise, Angela provides valuable insights into genetic testing and counseling, available treatment options, and essential resources for patients and their families…
Read MoreAt what age should we be getting our first mammograms? 40? 45? 50? How often do we need them? Does it really make a difference?
The short answer is 40, yearly, and yes, it could be lifesaving.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of buzz about Ozempic and newly approved prescription weight-loss medications on the market. While these GLP-1 agonists were originally created as effective ways to manage type 2 diabetes, the weight loss side effect (caused by early fullness and less hunger, leading to consuming less food), has consumers requesting these meds in droves. Several medications in this class have now been FDA-approved strictly for weight-loss for those with comorbidities of obesity. We’re seeing exciting results, but these medications are not without their issues, including a supply shortage causing diabetics to be denied access….
Read MoreEvery person assigned female at birth has their own natural vaginal odor. Your vagina contains billions of bacteria whose makeup changes daily. So, it's normal for your vagina's odor to change often. But if you notice that your odor is a little more potent than usual, bacterial vaginosis (BV) may be to blame…
Read MoreWe’re making improvements every day in the early detection and management of breast cancers, but what we really need is a way to prevent them from developing in the first place. Recent headlines have announced an imminent breast cancer vaccine. What does a breast cancer vaccine mean, exactly?
Read MoreDo any of these symptoms sound familiar to you: unshakeable fatigue, persistent brain fog, shortness of breath, digestive complications, and/or lasting pain running throughout your body?…
Read MoreThere are more than 100 strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Most are harmless, but some can lead to genital warts and cancer. But by getting routine pap smears and making sure you are vaccinated against HPV; you can significantly reduce your risk. Unfortunately, in recent years, the misinformation about HPV and the vaccine has increased thanks to social media, so it's important to distinguish truth from fiction. So here is what you need to know about HPV, how to prevent it, and whether the vaccine is right for you…
Read MoreRecently, I had the privilege of talking to Dr. Denise Johnson-Miller, medical director of the breast program of El Camino Hospital in Northern California. As a leader in her field for more than thirty years, Dr. Johnson-Miller has practiced as a surgical oncologist, professor, and program director at many distinguished programs across the country including Rutgers and Stanford….
Read MoreThis interview will change the way you look at the products around your home. Meet Dr. Linda Kahn, one of the most important researchers on environmental exposures and women’s health working today…
Read MoreMy name is Sarah Zimmerman, PA-C and I am a freelance writer and Physician Assistant. I recently started working in a breast center, and The SEAM editors have kindly asked me to write a regular column on all things breast cancer… The fact is, breast cancer is very complicated, and it’s easy to feel lost in the myriad diagnoses, tests, and treatment options. So often, when we’re given a cancer diagnosis, all we hear are alarm bells going off in our heads, and the specific and foreign medical jargon is too much. I’m here to try to make it all clearer….
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“I wish people understood the reality of long-haul COVID. It’s hard to fathom going from perfectly healthy to completely debilitated in a few short weeks or months, but it is happening all over the world. This is going to pose such a challenge to health care and economies for many years to come”…
Read MoreThere are so many myths and inaccuracies when it comes to contraception. Even though various methods are available and 72 million women in the United States use birth control, rumors about their safety and effectiveness persist. If you are hoping to delay pregnancy for a few more years or avoid it altogether, you should understand all of your choices. Unfortunately, this can be a little more than challenging when separating fact from fiction. So, let's set the record straight. Here are some common birth control myths and the truth behind them….
Read MoreDr. Brittany L. Siontis is a medical oncologist with a specialty interest in sarcomas. What are sarcomas? Sarcomas are a rare, insidious, and little-understood cancer that can affect adults and children alike. Often misdiagnosed, sarcomas can begin either in the bones or in the soft tissue. For that reason, they are very difficult to catch in their early stages. Dr Siontis currently serves as the Principal Investigator of several active clinical trials at Mayo Clinic through the Sarcoma Medical Oncology Group and works closely with the non-profit Rein in Sarcoma, a resource for patients and families touched by this disease….
Read MoreTell me if this sounds familiar: you go to the doctor with a specific complaint. They order blood work; everything comes back normal. The doctor sends you on your way. You’re relieved your results came back “normal,” but you don’t exactly feel “normal.” You still suspect something is off but don’t know where to turn….
Read MoreBreast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women. In fact, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But, with early detection, women have a survival rate of 86 percent. So, get to know your breasts, and don't ignore any unusual changes.
Read MoreHaving a period is a fact for almost every person with a uterus. The reality is, you will spend about ten years or 3,500 days of your life bleeding! And even though you will devote roughly 40 years of your life to managing "that time of the month," you still may not have a real understanding of the ins and outs of your menstrual cycle…
Read MoreMost people haven’t heard of sarcoma. After all, sarcomas are rare, comprising less than 2% of all cancers in adults and accounting for about 16,000 new cases in 2019. Misdiagnoses of sarcomas, however, are extremely common…
Read MoreHaving vaginal discharge is common but seeing an unexpected color can be unsettling and have you wondering, "does this need to be checked out?" The good news is that vaginal discharge can present in many different colors and still be normal.…
Read MoreAs take-home genetic testing services continue to take OFF, the need for genetic counselors like Johanna Schmidt is greater than ever. In this in-depth interview Amy Cohen Epstein sits down with Johanna to discuss this rapidly evolving landscape and why genetic counselors are crucial within it.
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