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What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that about 19,680 women in the US will be diagnosed with and about 12,740 will die of ovarian cancer in 20241. This is an important topic as many of us are affected by this disease, directly or indirectly. The good news: these numbers are actually slowly trending down. But the…
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Skin Protection and Cancer Prevention
Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70?3 Fortunately, the majority of skin cancers are treatable, even melanoma when identified early. I am going to discuss the different types of skin cancer, risk factors, prevention strategies, and screening recommendations. 4 Types of Skin Cancer: Risk Factors How…
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Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects approximately 25% of American adults. Since 2011, studies have found that the number of cases of clinically significant liver fibrosis have more than doubled!2 NAFLD is likely underdiagnosed as there are typically no symptoms. It may take years for symptoms to develop. It is prudent to spread awareness due to…