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Shubhada Dhage, MD, FACS
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
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Over 100 people signed up to take part in the Central Nassau County Rotary Club’s second annual Bladder Cancer Awareness walk on Oct. 7.
Over $10,000 raised at Central Nassau County Rotary Club's Bladder Cancer Awareness walk
The Central Nassau County Rotary Club and its foundation held its second annual Bladder Cancer Awareness walk at Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre on Oct. 7. Over 100 people signed up to take … more
In the 4th Congressional District incumbent Kathleen Rice is being challenged by Ameer Benno.
It’s Kathleen Rice vs. Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District
Republican Ameer Benno in the 4th Congressional District is challenging incumbent two-term Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, a Democrat. The Herald asked Benno and Rice questions focusing on issues vital to the residents of the 4th C.D., which encompasses several suburban communities in southern and central Nassau County. more
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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
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Suzanne Chen, left, a mother of two daughters, Bridget, center, and Isabel, said she hoped to be an advocate for breast cancer awareness for all women.
Breast cancer survivor from Malverne talks importance of getting tested
Malvernite Suzanne Chen never had any major health concerns. A wife with two children and a full-time job as vice president of planning and allocation at J.McLaughlin, she was happy with her life. In … more
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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
West Hempstead Walkers team Phyllis Marks, top left, Eli Nenner, Rebecca Nenner, Adina Nenner, Aliza Rosenblum, Sherman Gould, bottom left, and Joseph Varon at last year’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
West Hempstead Walkers hope to battle breast cancer
The West Hempstead Walkers team will join the thousands of people who will take part in the 25th annual American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach State Park … more
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Stacey Sager, an “Eyewitness News” reporter, recently served as the emcee for a breakfast in Woodbury to kick off preparations for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Oct. 21. The walk is the largest such fundraiser in the country, with tens of thousands of participants each year.
Making Strides Walk at Jones Beach set for Oct. 21
Stacey Sager was diagnosed with breast cancer in the late 1990s, at age 30. She fought the disease, undergoing a double mastectomy, and survived. She reported in 1999 on her diagnosis and treatment … more
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The things we carry: an unexpected journey
Turns out, even your genes are in your travel jeans. Last week I mentioned that I was writing from Truckee, Calif., where we rented a house for a month up in the Sierra Nevada mountains, near our daughter’s home. more
Christine Hodyl, DO, FACS
Q: Can Deodorants Cause Breast Cancer?
A: No, using deodorants or antiperspirants does not increase your risk of breast cancer. Claims linking deodorant/antiperspirant use and breast cancer have been around for many years. The theory … more
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