Cancer Archives

10/06/21

Mammograms Plummet by 22 million During Pandemic. This is terrible news!

Why are mammograms so important? I know from personal experience, early diagnosis of breast cancer is key! Get your frequently asked mammogram questions answered today!

07/01/21

mRNA Technology in Covid-19 Vaccines Is Working to Cure Cancer

You’ve probably heard a lot about mRNA lately due to its use in Covid-19 vaccines. But did you know mRNA is also being used to combat cancer?

05/17/21

Mammograms May Reveal Common Heart Problems

Mammograms are a leading detector of breast cancer. New research suggests signs of breast calcification could also help diagnose potential heart disease.

04/06/21

FDA Names Potentially Bad Ingredients in Sunscreen: What you need to know

There have been a lot of worrisome reports recently about the health effects of chemical ingredients found in most sunscreens. Some experts are concerned that, because some of these chemicals are readily absorbed into the user’s body, they might lead to skin irritation, hormonal disruption, fertility problems – and even skin cancer.

03/15/21

Kardashian Make-up Artist Credits Dr. Aliabadi with Early Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

Dr. Aliabadi’s penchant for detail may have saved the life of Hrush Achemyan, makeup artist for influencers Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.

It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Here’s What You Need to Know!

01/17/21

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need to Know!

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Here’s some vital information you need to know because it could save your life. Literally.

What if You Could Diagnose Endometriosis With a Tampon

10/02/20

Can a Blood Test Detect Cancer Before Symptoms Appear?

The earlier cancer is detected, the better the odds of successful treatment. Would it be possible to use an blood test to diganose at earlier stages?

05/12/20

Do Cheese Products Need Breast Cancer Warning Labels?

Cheese. It makes us smile for the camera. It goes great with apple pie. It lures mice

A pile of pills with text reading: FDA Recall

04/02/20

Citing Cancer Danger, FDA orders heartburn drug Zantac Not Be Sold or Used

Zantac Products Should Not Be Sold or Used, F.D.A. Warns Although most drug makers pulled the heartburn products

01/06/20

Hair Dyes May Increase Breast Cancer Risk (new study)

For a long time, hair dyes and straightners were thought to be somehow connected to breast cancer. A new study adds more data to the conversation.

11/01/19

Can Men Get Breast Cancer? This Might Surprise You.

One normally thinks that breast cancer is a women’s disease. Men don’t get male breast cancer, right? 100%

10/04/19

How to Save your Own Life from Breast Cancer

October is breast cancer awareness month and it is my goal to teach every single one of you

09/18/19

MIT Uses AI to Predict Breast Cancer Risk 5 Years into the Future

In science fiction stories, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often the catalyst for scary robots to take over the

09/04/19

I Chose an Elective Double Mastectomy. It Saved my Life.

Thank you so much for the outpouring of love these past few weeks. You’ve sent flowers and text

Letting women control breast compression during mammogram a game changer

08/07/19

Let patients control breast compression during mammograms (new study)

Mammograms can be painful but it’s the best way to detect breast cancer. Patient control of the pressure applied during the exam greatly helps discomfort.