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The fact is, breasts are complicated organs, and it’s easy to feel lost in the myriad diagnoses, tests, and treatment options. 70% of women experience breast pain in their lives, especially from age 30-50, and that most of the time it is not an indication of cancer. It can however be extremely irritating and interfere with daily life…
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….
Read MoreFor those who have received a diagnosis of cancer, or were present when someone else has, the memory of that moment sticks in strangely specific ways. We might recall the color of the wallpaper or the music on the radio, what we’d eaten that morning, or the smell of the hand sanitizer. And it’s common for the overwhelm of emotions in that moment to make it difficult to retain important information….
Read MoreElizabeth “Brianne” Lovin underwent a double mastectomy with breast reconstruction, a hysterectomy and a removal of both of her ovaries and fallopian tubes at age forty-one, not because she had cancer, but in order to prevent cancer. She is one of the approximately 0.25% of the population that carries a BRCA gene, a hereditary gene mutation that prevents normal tumor suppression…
Read MoreYou trust your healthcare provider to help with your medical concerns. You rely on their experience and expertise to manage your symptoms. And you expect them to offer answers to your questions. But what happens when your questions go unanswered? Or worse, your provider dismisses your symptoms or tells you that you are fine — but you know something is wrong…
Read MoreNever heard of pelvic floor therapy? Or are you just curious about how it all works? Don't worry; we've got it covered. Here is your guide to pelvic floor therapy and what to expect during treatment…
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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 MoreFrequent bathroom runs, the constant urge to go, or that burning feeling when you pee. Ugh! These could all be signs of a urinary tract infection (UTI), which women commonly experience. Whether this is all new to you or you've had your share of infections, here is a guide to help you make sense of urinary tract infections…
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 MoreOvarian cysts range widely by type and symptoms, as does the required treatment. As a Physician’s Assistant in surgery, I have walked many patients through the discovery of their cyst, planning, surgery, and postoperative recovery…
Read MoreAs the coronavirus pandemic begins to dwindle in some (but not all) parts of the United States, we may see a rise in yet another epidemic: sexually transmitted infections. In fact, sexually transmitted infections have been on the rise for several years now…
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 the Founder and Chairman of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF), established in 2006, Audrey Gruss is helping to pioneer international scientific research into the origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of depression and its related mood and emotional disorders…
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.
Read MoreAs the Director of the Office of Generic Drug Policy (OGDP) for the FDA (which includes the Division of Policy Development and the Division of Legal and Regulatory Support) Maryll W. Toufanian has her fingers on the pulse of pharmaceuticals and their development in the United States. We had the honor of sitting down with Maryll to discuss the state of the world and her experience at the FDA.
Read MoreDr Julia Smith is an icon in the world of women’s cancer prevention and gynecologic oncology. Four decades ago, she was the first woman in the NYU MD PhD program, ever. Today, she is the Clinical Director of the Cancer Screening and Prevention Program at the NYU Isaac and Laura Perlmutter Cancer Institute. In this very special interview, Dr. Julia Smith discusses the shifting landscape of ovarian cancer prevention and the tremendous impact of genetic research in the field…
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