by Beyond Basics | Sep 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil In the past, I have blogged about endometriosis, a condition characterized by the development of endometrial glands outside of the uterine cavity, usually in the superficial peritoneal cavity, on the ovaries, the fossa ovarica, or on the uterosacral...
by Beyond Basics | Sep 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Roseanne Schoen In acknowledgement of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, here are a few more ways to stay prostate-healthy! Schedule an Annual Prostate Exam: Annual prostate exams can help catch problems early and can diagnosis and treat preexisting problems such as...
by Beyond Basics | Sep 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of deaths amongst males in the United States, and nearly 30,000 men die annually from the disease. Most of these deaths occur by the time the disease has metastasized (spread) to the bone. Approximately 250,000...
by Beyond Basics | Sep 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil September marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that in the United States, 1.4-2.5% of women will develop the disease. A recent trend in medicine has been aimed at DISEASE PREVENTION, and this holds true for ovarian cancer as well. Is it...
by Beyond Basics | Sep 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Roseanne Schoen I was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January 2005- I was 27 at the time. I had gone in for a follow-up 2 weeks after a second surgery to remove cysts on my ovary. I remember how my doctor sat me down and told me, “I’m sorry, but you have...
