Gynecologists Want You to Know!
Get the most out of your next appointment. Learn important questions that every woman should ask her gynecologist.
HPV Vaccination: What Have We Learned?
Review what recent reports say about who's getting it and what people think about this controversial vaccine.
Pelvic Pain Isn't the Only Sign of Gynecologic Cancer
Learn the 10 warning signs that should send you straight to your gynecologist.
You still have time to add cancer prevention to your shopping list. Wrapping paper not included.
Happy Holidays from Focused on Health.
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We've all been there. We decide this is the year we're going to lose those pesky pounds, or get fit, or quit smoking. We try. We know these are healthy choices. Yet we fail. Why?
Find out how with this month's multimedia.
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The latest federal cancer numbers, released on Dec. 7, show a modest but steady decline in the U.S. over six years for both deaths from the disease and new diagnoses. The improvement is driven largely by declines in the big four cancer killers--lung, colon, prostate, and breast. Specialists attributed the declines to a reduction in the smoking rate, better and earlier detection, and improved treatments, particularly those that can be matched to a patient's specific tumor type.
"The increase in obesity is a real concern and could eventually cause this very welcome decline to reverse," says Dr. Edward J. Benz, president of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. "We don't know yet but it is quite possible that obesity will become as much or more of a factor in causing cancer than smoking."
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M. D. Anderson's gift guide has a healthy option for everyone.
Control Your Holiday Hunger
Avoid those extra holiday pounds, while still indulging in your favorite treats.
Sunscreen 365: It Isn't Just for Summer
Learn why extra winter activity calls for extra sun protection.
Five Ultimate Skin Savers
Prevent skin cancer and premature aging with these expert tips.
Sizing-Up the Competition
Get M. D. Anderson's guide to tobacco cessation products and treatments
Get the Facts: How to Talk to Kids About Tobacco and Alcohol
Arm kids with the skills they need to resist the temptation to start using tobacco and alcohol
Nights on the Town and Celebratory Cigars Increase Cancer Risks
Learn why social smoking is not as glamorous as it may seem
Some of the risk factors for pancreatic cancer are defined, so make sure you are not at risk!
Can't makei t? This presentation will soon be available for viewing online!
A New York Times best-selling author and host of Food Network's Healthy Appetite, Ellie Krieger will show attendees how to create healthier meals that incorporate plant-based foods and low-fat cooking techniques.
Check-in tonight begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the evening's program at 6 p.m. There are two ways to register: e-mail at publiced@mdanderson.org or call 713-745-0549.
Free parking is available. Enter through Entrance 51 on Old Spanish Trail. Go straight and turn right on the first street. The parking garage is on the right.
Do Implants Hide Breast Cancer? Rumors that implants get in the way of breast cancer testing aren't the only things that are fake. Get the Facts: Who's at Risk for Breast Cancer? Look at examples of women who are more likely to get breast cancer. What's Hot in Breast Cancer Prevention Read recent headlines and get tips on how to incorporate these changes.
The second annual Online Quilt Auction runs October 14 - 28, 2009. Proceeds from the quilt sales will benefit the Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program at The
For more information, email GynOncCommunityRelations@mdanderson.org or contact
713-792-2765.
Multimedia I:
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried talks about how taking Flax Seed before surgery may provide a protective effect for Prostate Cancer patients.
Multimedia II:
Learn how to be proactive about your prostate health by tracking your PSA results.
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This month's featured articles are:
Flaxseed Joins the Gentlemen's Club
Incorporating flaxseed into your diet may help reduce prostate cancer risks
Read what M. D. Anderson thinks about flaxseed's exciting role as a possible prostate power food. Learn how eating flaxseed may help men prevent prostate cancer, and get ideas on how to add this plant-based food into everyday recipes.
Get the Facts: The Man's Cancer Check-up
Want to know one of the best defense strategies for beating cancer? Get tested! If cancer is hiding out in your body, regular exams will help your doctor find the disease as early as possible. Learn what tests every man should get.
Eight Prostate Power Foods
Ultimate nutrition for prostate cancer prevention
It is no secret that eating healthy is important. But are there special foods that help prevent prostate cancer? Review what the latest research says about certain tasty and healthy foods.
Our annual Prostate Health Conference will use an interactive, moderated panel discussion format, including audience Q & A, to explore the topics of prostate screening, prevention, treatment options, and benign prostate-related health issues. It will be videotaped for educational purposes and Web site distribution.
Topics include:
• Prostate cancer prevention
• Racial disparity
• PSA testing and the controversy
surrounding it
• Prostate cancer treatment
• Enlarged prostate disease and
erectile dysfunction
A continental breakfast will be served. Advance registration is required as seating is limited. To register, call 713-792-8924. Parking is free with validation
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Servan-Schreiber is a dedicated scientist and doctor, acclaimed author, and cancer survivor. His book, "Anti Cancer," was inspired during his personal battle with brain cancer.
Learn from an experienced physician how everyday life choices can help prevent cancer.