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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
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
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
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.
It’s the number one killer in America: heart disease. But as I describe in my recent Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cary-a-presant-md/the-1-killer-and-a-1-star_b_5343475.html you can be more aware of this cease and prevent it!
Check out my article for my tips. Live longer and better.
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
I am pleased to announce that I will be signing copies of my book “Surviving American Medicine” at the 2014 L A Times Festival of Books April 14 and 15 at the USC campus in Los Angeles. You can find me at booth 913. On Sunday I will be speaking about health care reform at the USC bookstore, and of course signing more books.
Come to campus and talk about medicine, health and wellness and…
Recent Posts
- The Big Sick Receives Dr. Presant’s HOME Award on the Red Carpet
- Dr. Cary Presant Presents Best Health Themed Film Award to The Big Sick On the Red Carpet
- Dr. Presant Awards Health Oriented Motion-picture Excellence (HOME) Award for 2017 to The Big Sick
- Birth Control Pills Increase Cancer Risk: How You Can Lower Your Risk
- What motivates your doctor in providing you medical care
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