Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistory and Physical ExamLabs and TestsImagingStagingSurvival RateDifferential DiagnosesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Colon Cancer GuideColon Cancer: What Determines Success of Treatment? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History and Physical Exam Labs and Tests Imaging Staging Survival Rate Differential Diagnoses Frequently Asked Questions Next in Colon Cancer Guide Getting an early diagnosis ofcolon canceris of paramount importance to help improve outcomes - and getting that early diagnosis starts with following routine screening recommendations and knowing your family history....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSurgeryLocal TherapySystemic TherapySpecialist-Driven ProceduresPalliative CareComplementary Medicine (CAM)Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Surgery Local Therapy Systemic Therapy Specialist-Driven Procedures Palliative Care Complementary Medicine (CAM) Frequently Asked Questions There are two main categories of treatments forcolon cancer. Local treatments target one specific area, such as surgery or radiation. Systemic, or body-wide, treatments have a much wider net and include chemotherapy or targeted biologic therapies....

As cold and flu season ramps up, many people start looking for supplements to boost their immune system and avoid getting sick.When choosing supplements, consider your health needs rather than following blanket advice on the “best” immune-boosting supplements.Generally, supplements may be “a waste of money” if you already follow a well-balanced diet that provides enough vitamins and minerals, saidMarie van der Merwe, PhD, coordinator of the applied physiology and nutrition doctoral program at the University of Memphis....

Key TakeawaysActor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family shared.The 67-year-old said he had symptoms of aphasia last year.Frontotemporal dementia is the most common type of dementia for people younger than 60 years old, but overall, it’s not a very common form of dementia.Actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), his family shared in a statement Thursday.Last year, Willis retired from acting after being diagnosed withaphasia—the loss of ability to understand or express speech....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrevalenceCommon CausesRisk FactorsTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prevalence Common Causes Risk Factors Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Erectile dysfunction(ED), or impotence, is the inability to achieve and maintain an erection for sexual activity. While the occasional failure to get an erection is not uncommon, if it happens consistently, or more than 50% of the time, it may be ED.It can be atemporary experienceor develop into a long-term condition that requires treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHerpes FactsStatisticsTransmissionRisksTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Herpes Facts Statistics Transmission Risks Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Herpesis a recurrent, contagious viral infection that causessmall ulcers and blistersaround the mouth or genital area. Herpes infection is widespread in the United States and worldwide. Typically when people think of herpes, they think of genital herpes, but herpes can also cause lesions around the mouth known as cold sores....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCalculating HIV RiskHow Common Is HIV?What Are the Odds of Getting HIV?How to Prevent HIVFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Calculating HIV Risk How Common Is HIV? What Are the Odds of Getting HIV? How to Prevent HIV Frequently Asked Questions AlthoughHIVdoesn’t grab the world headlines as it did during the height of the AIDS pandemic, it remains a major global health concern....

Key TakeawaysFormer tennis pro Martina Navratilova announced a dual diagnosis of throat and breast cancer.Experts say that’s not common for patients to be diagnosed with more than one unrelated type of cancer at once. It’s more common for a person to have two primary cancers that do not occur at the same time.If you have two different types of cancers at once, they will need to be treated individually. Key Takeaways Former tennis pro Martina Navratilova announced a dual diagnosis of throat and breast cancer....

Key TakeawaysPresident Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again.Biden contracted COVID-19 in July, tested negative after taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid, then tested positive again.Doctors say a COVID rebound after Paxlovid is rare, but possible. Key Takeaways President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again.Biden contracted COVID-19 in July, tested negative after taking the antiviral drug Paxlovid, then tested positive again.Doctors say a COVID rebound after Paxlovid is rare, but possible....

Key TakeawaysGastroparesis is a condition that prevents the stomach from emptying properly. This means that food stays in the stomach for too long instead of moving into the small intestine for digestion.Experts say while gastroparesis isn’t very common, it can develop due to the use of specific medications prescribed for managing diabetes and weight loss. Key Takeaways Gastroparesis is a condition that prevents the stomach from emptying properly. This means that food stays in the stomach for too long instead of moving into the small intestine for digestion....

Key TakeawaysLimited access to information about the COVID-19 vaccines, including how to sign up and where to go, creates barriers for people in underserved communities.Language barriers are leading to a lack of reliable COVID-19 information.Making translators available at vaccination sites and relying on trusted leaders in the community can help increase vaccine access. Key Takeaways Limited access to information about the COVID-19 vaccines, including how to sign up and where to go, creates barriers for people in underserved communities....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsTypesBuying TipsHow to WearCare Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Types Buying Tips How to Wear Care Compression sleeves are the gold standard for treating lymphedema affecting your arms. Lymphedema occurs when lymph fluids accumulate in your arm, causing swelling that may cause pain and lead to complications. Elasticized compression sleeves apply pressure that forces the fluids to move up and out of your arm....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConcussion TestingPre-Concussion TestingFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Concussion GuideHow Concussions Are Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Concussion Testing Pre-Concussion Testing Frequently Asked Questions Next in Concussion Guide Diagnosing aconcussioncan be tricky.Although many degrees of head trauma can cause one, the most common concussions—those that result from mild head injuries—generally do not involve identifiable bleeding or bruising in the brain. This means an imaging technology such asmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)orcomputed tomography (CT)that can diagnose a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), isn’t a viable way to diagnose a concussion....