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Myths About PSA Tests and Prostate Cancer Screening

WEBAn expert in health outcomes related to the detection and treatment of prostate cancer, Dr. Vickers spoke at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American …

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Health Disparities

WEBHealth disparities are preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially …

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Nutrition and Prostate Cancer: Making Healthy Diet …

WEBReduce the risk for other types of cancer and many chronic health conditions and diseases Improve overall health There are other benefits of exercise for people with cancer. If you’re receiving …

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Nutrition and Breast Cancer: Making Healthy Diet …

WEBPhysical activity. Regular physical activity is important for good health. Moderate to high-intensity exercise for 30 to 60 minutes per day has been linked with a lower risk for getting breast cancer. Staying …

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Cancer Benefits and Risks From Ozempic, Wegovy, and Other …

WEBIn emergencies, call 911, or seek care from a local hospital or mental health provider. Thyroid cancer: A very low risk of thyroid cancer, specifically medullary thyroid …

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Advance Care Planning for Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones

WEBA Health Care Proxy form is a legal document that names your health care agent. Your health care agent is the person who will make medical decisions for you. They’ll make these decisions if you’re not able to make them for yourself. You can name more than 1 health care agent on the Health Care Proxy form.

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MSK Library Guides: Public Health: Vector-Borne Diseases

WEBMalaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.There are 5 parasite …

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Your Guide to the Patient Portal

WEBTime to Read: About 1 minute. Patient portals are secure and keep your personal information safe. With a patient portal, you can see your medical records, schedule or change appointments, access telemedicine visits, and more. Call your healthcare provider or ask them at your next visit how to sign up for a patient portal account.

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6 Myths About Radon and Lung Cancer

WEBMyth 2: The increased risk of lung cancer is not significant. Major scientific organizations believe that radon contributes to approximately 12% of lung cancers …

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Integrative Medicine Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer …

WEBIntegrative Medicine care plans highlight the therapies and services that will help you heal. When you schedule a physician consultation, our skilled doctors will come up with a customized treatment approach and put …

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How To Manage Menopause and Early Menopause

WEBHeart Health. Losing estrogen during menopause or early menopause can affect your heart health. There are many ways to reduce your risk for heart disease. …

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How to Find Health Information You Can Trust

WEBThis resource will help you know whether you can trust the information you find. To help you decide if you can trust online health information, look for these warning …

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What Are the Benefits of Turmeric — and Can It Be Used to …

WEBYou may have read about the health benefits of turmeric, a spice native to southeast Asia. For more than 5,000 years, people have used it to treat a variety of …

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Making a Plan to Quit or Cut Down on Smoking

WEBKnowing the health benefits of quitting smoking is enough to motivate many people to quit, but you may have other powerful reasons. Quitting smoking is a big …

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Your Gut Microbiome: How To Improve It, Its Effects on the …

WEBMany researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are studying how they influence the health of people with cancer and the general …

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Your Guide to Health Insurance: What Common Words Mean

WEBHealth Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) are plans that only let you see in-network providers. An HMO usually makes you get a referral from your primary care …

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The Troubling Rise in Gastrointestinal Cancers among Younger …

WEBTo accomplish that, the center’s staff is notified as soon as a patient under 50 with colorectal cancer contacts MSK. Before the person’s first appointment, they …

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Improving Your Vulvovaginal Health

WEBIf you would like more information about sexual health, talk with your healthcare provider. They can refer you to our Female Sexual Medicine & Women's Health Program. You can also reach the program by calling 646-888-5076. The Female Sexual Medicine and Women’s Health Program offers services at these locations: Evelyn H. …

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PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATION Tuberculosis (TB)

WEBTB is an infection that usually affects the lungs. Other parts of the body, including the brain, lymph nodes, kidneys, and bones, can also be infected with TB. Anyone can be infected …

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Male Sexual & Reproductive Medicine Program

WEBOur male sexual health specialists can provide these and other treatment options to help you overcome any barriers preventing you from achieving a high quality of life when it comes to your sexual health. If you have sexual or reproductive health concerns related to cancer treatment, take action. Speak with someone on your medical team who can

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