Birth control pills are a convenient method of contraception, widely used. But recent studies show that these pills can increase breast cancer risk. For tips on how you can reduce your risk of breast cancer, see my recent article in the Huffington Post at www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/use-of-birth-control-pills-increases-breast-cancer_us_5a45442ce4b06cd2bd03deb6
A new set of treatments has taken center stage for treating many cancer. Immunotherapy has added several new drugs and cellular therapies to help patients control and even cure their cancers. To see more and get tips, see my latest Huffington Post article at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/59cebfe4e4b034ae778d4a7e
Arnold Palmer, legend of golf, passed away leaving a special legacy for us: his support of prostate cancer prevention and treatment. Check out my new article in the Huffington Post in the Wellness section http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/arnold-palmers-lasting-le_b_12420286.html
We all remember Gene Wilder’s greatest film roles. But his best performance was his role in reducing ovarian cancer impact on women. For details on how this came to be, and tips on preventing ovarian cancer, see my recent Huffiington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/gene-wilders-greatest-per_b_12187056.html
Black Lives Matter helps call attention to special problems of the African American communities. This is very relevant to black patients with cancer and the cancer risk in African Americans. For my recommendations on cancer prevention and treatment in African American as well as in caucasian people, see my latest Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/black-lives-matter-in-can_b_11729192.html
Is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure? For the latest cancer prevention tips see my latest Huffington Post article from the national Women’s Health Summit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/dr-carys-tips-on-cancer-p_b_8315850.html
How far would you go to avoid cancer? What decisions would you make. Angelina Jolie shows how you might make decisions, as I discuss in my recent Huffington Post article. Check it out http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/angelina-jolie-double-cre_b_6966094.html
Lung cancer has become the number 1 killer cancer in women. How can it be conquered?
See my latest article in Huffington Post to find out how http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/women-lung-cancer_b_6658454.html
January is cervical cancer month. there is progress, and more for you to think about now. Read my recent Huffington Post article to learn more. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/january-cervical-cancer-m_b_6440544.html