Here are some more potential hot flash triggers: Stress, heat, spicy foods, caffeine, tight clothing, alcohol, and a sedentary lifestyle.... Read More
womens health
Genes & Breast Cancer
Inherited genes can influence how a tumor interacts with the immune system, potentially impacting its behavior and response to treatment.... Read More
Young Women and Breast Cancer
I TREAT MANY WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER and was recently struck by a startling new statistic. There is a growing trend of breast cancer in young women. In general, breast... Read More
25 Ways to Drop Cancer Risk
From walking to going to the dentist. Every day, I meet with patients who have cancer. Several years ago, I was feeling a little down about it. Don’t get me wrong:... Read More
Hot Flashes and Other Plot Twists
DISTRESSING. DEBILITATING. TROUBLESOME. I hear these words every week from my patients. Did you know that 3 in 4 women in menopause have unexpected symptoms? This essay explores hot flashes... Read More
Race and Breast Cancer
RACE MATTERS WHEN IT COMES TO BREAST CANCER GENES. Or does it? After performing a case-control study, researchers report no meaningful differences in the prevalence of abnormal breast cancer risk... Read More