Preventive Care Archive

Self Advocacy

What Rob Kardashian's Scary Diagnosis Can Teach Us About Latinos & Diabetes

13/03/2016 07:30pm | 7188 views

 

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Treatment Insights

Slowing Down Your Diabetes

13/03/2016 07:11pm | 7627 views

After a diagnosis of diabetes, people have a variety of reactions. Some want to give up, some get very active in their health and others just go along for the ride.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

In Breast Cancer Treatment, Patients Come First

13/03/2016 06:28pm | 9622 views

For every woman who receives a breast cancer diagnosis, the initial shock is followed by a steep learning curve. How to choose the right doctor, how to decide on the best treatment plan, where to find promising clinical trials, and how to manage both the physical and emotional fallout of the disease – all of it is daunting.

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Lifestyle

Breast Cancer Survivors Must Be Vigilant For Signs Of Brain Metastasis

09/03/2016 01:24pm | 7114 views

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a great reminder of just how far the fight against breast cancer has come. It is still one of the most common cancers among women, yet more women than ever are surviving the disease. Today, there are an estimated 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

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Treatment Insights

HPV Vaccine Rates Highest in Poor, Latino Communities

07/03/2016 06:00am | 7138 views

HPV infections are the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. This condition can cause several types of cancer including anal, vaginal, vulvar, oropharyngeal and cervical cancer. For this reason, children both boys and girls are encouraged to get HPV vaccines.

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