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20 Nov

Still Time to Stop Shaving During No Shave November

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Why should we not shave for at least part of November (1 day or 30)? For a good reason see my recent article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/no-shave-november-crowdfu_b_6130686.html

18 Nov

Got GAS? The Great American Smokeout is Here

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November 20,2014 is time for GAS…the Great American Smokeout. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, it is a time to commit yourself to not smoking, or to helping another person to stop smoking. For more information about this, see my article in the Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/smokeout-time-your-opport_b_6130582.html

16 Oct

Michael Douglas’ Cancer Experience: Lessons for Us All

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Michael Douglas is a cancer survivor. His story should be a lesson for us all. Read about it in my latest Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/dr-carys-five-lessons-to-_b_5974602.html

26 Jul

Your Doctor May Not Be Following National Guidelines in Caring For You

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Guidelines have been established nationally for nearly every disease. But are doctors following them?

Recent information indicates that in cancer care, even the best cancer centers sometimes are not making decisions that comply with the guidelines that they themselves have made! For a complete discussion, see my recent Huffington Post article about this http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/why-variability-in-cancer_b_5608227.html

07 Jul

What We Should Learn From The Fault in Our Stars

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Cancer in adolescents and young adults is an emerging subspecialty of oncology. The unique needs of teenage patients is beautifully illustrated in the new film “The Fault in Our Stars.” to learn more about the issues and for my review of the movie (from a medical perspective), see my latest article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/are-there-tears-in-your-p_b_5539168.html

23 Jun

What Has Casey Kasem Got To Do with Healthcare?

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Casey Kasem, universally known for “Americas Top 40”, died recently. He had an impact on healthcare, although that is not widely known. For his role in helping with cancer patient care, see my recent article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/casey-kasem_b_5505873.html and see what you think.

18 Jun

Jaclyn Smith and the Centennial of the American Cancer Society

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Jaclyn Smith is a cancer survivor who helps support the American Cancer Society. for a good story about why she does and what the ACS means to all of us, check out my latest article in the Huffington Post at this link http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/the-american-cancer-socie_3_b_5464091.html

The ACS helps all Americans. Consider them for your volunteer time and your donations.

10 Apr

Fran Drescher, a hero patient advocate…and a wicked stepmother!

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What do Fran Drescher as the wicked stepmother and Fran as cancer patient advocate and advocate for early diagnosis and prevention, have in common? Of course, it is the occurrence of carcinogens in household cleaners! I’m sure you guessed that. For more information about Fran and what you should do about cancer prevention, see my recent article in the Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/when-the-wicked-stepmothe_b_5092706.html

21 Jan

We Are Making Progress in Reducing Cancer Deaths

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Cancer death rates are down. How can you help to reduce your risk of cancer and help prevent the occurrence of cancer in yourself, and in your family? See my recent Huffington Post article and think about how you can help your own healthcare http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/cancer_b_4579448.html

03 Nov

Smoking Increases the Risk of Colon Cancer

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We all know that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer. But recent evidence also shows that smoking increases the risk of colon and rectal cancer by 18 to 26% http://bit.ly/Vd8csw .

Importantly, the risk continued to be increased for up to 25 years after a person stopped smoking! In smokers, the risk of colon cancer was less if that person was not obese or if the person had above normal fruit intake.

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