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South Nassau Communities Hospital keeps its commitments

South Nassau Communities Hospital has been working to restore and improve health care in Long Beach for the past five years, and has made a major commitment with a new $40 million medical arts pavilion, which will bring . . . more

By Joseph J. Fennessy | 11/23/18

My doctor has recommended that I consider a breast cancer clinical trial, but the idea of receiving a treatment that is not yet approved makes me nervous. I thought clinical trials were for patients with no further treatment options?

A: Dr. Douglas Marks: Great question. Medical oncology clinical trials can involve enhanced diagnostic testing, medical treatments and lifestyle interventions. They are often a preferred method of … more

Douglas Marks, MD and Nina D’Abreo, MD | 11/15/18

Q: I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My surgeon says I can choose between breast conservation or a mastectomy. Which is right for me?

When it comes to surgery, women face a choice between breast conservation or a mastectomy. In most cases, patients are given a choice because studies have shown survival rates to be the same for both … more

Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS | 11/9/18

Q: I have had multiple breast biopsies, all “non-cancerous.” Most recently, I had a biopsy with atypical cells (“Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia”). My doctor has told me I am at high risk for breast cancer, what can I do about this?

A: Dr. Shubhada Dhage: Multiple risk factors impact an individual’s risk of developing breast cancer during their lifetime. It is important to understand your risk, because it will be the basis … more

Sponsored by NYU Winthrop Hospital Written by Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS, Douglas Marks, MD | 11/1/18

Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

Your child's baby teeth are important, and still susceptible to cavities. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers is often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, or Early Childhood Caries. Baby bottle … more

Dr. Alina Bergan DDS | 11/1/18

Q: I do not have a family history of cancer, when should I get my first mammogram?

The age that a woman should get her first mammogram has certainly become a confusing decision. Let’s remember that today (most) doctors strive for precision and personalized therapy. Each … more

Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS | 10/25/18

Dr. Douglas Marks Attending Physician in the Division of Oncology/Hematology at NYU Winthrop Hospital

My surgeon told me I have stage 0 breast cancer, “DCIS.” Can you explain how a cancer can be stage 0 and what “DCIS” means?

DCIS stands for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ which, in plain language, means cancer that has originated from the duct structures of the breast and has stayed “in place.” In DCIS, the cells … more

Douglas Marks, MD | 10/16/18

Making strides against breast cancer on L.I.

There is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and . . . more

10/5/18

Rabbi Aaron Glatt, M.D., left, and Nathan Diament

The AMA should reject physician-assisted suicide

The Hippocratic Oath has been passed down through the ages because it contains some perennial wisdom: I will keep the sick from harm and injustice. I will neither give a deadly drug to anybody who asks for it, nor make a suggestion to this effect. more

9/21/18

SEVEN FOODS THAT WILL GIVE YOU A SMASHING SMILE

Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Dr. Alina Bergan DDS and our staff, for a healthier mouth and a smashing smile! Sesame SeedsThese tiny seeds that you find in some Chinese and … more

Dr. Alina Bergan DDS | 7/26/18

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