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A woman wearing a sunhat while wading in the ocean. Next Avenue, skin cancer prevention

The A, B, C, D and E of Skin Cancer Symptoms

It’s the most common form of cancer worldwide and when detected early, the survival rate is high
July 11, 2022
A man sitting in a medical examination room. Next Avenue, hot flashes in men prostate cancer

Hot Flashes Aren't Just for Women

Men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer often get hot flashes, too
June 22, 2022
Surgeons performing breast reconstruction surgery to an older patient. Next Avenue

Later in Life Breast Reconstruction: Yes or No?

After a unilateral mastectomy, this author carefully considers the pros and cons before making her decision
June 9, 2022
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A friend consoling another friend while talking. Next Avenue, what not to say someone with cancer

What Not to Say or Do When Your Friend Has Cancer

An ovarian cancer survivor offers 10 suggestions on the best ways to help and what to avoid
June 7, 2022
Women waiting in a doctor's office waiting room. Next Avenue, mammogram, older women, breast cancer screening story

My 32nd Annual Mammogram

As a cancer survivor, my time in the waiting room with three other anxious women feels familiar
May 13, 2022
Psychedelic mushrooms being grown in a clinical lab setting while a person harvests them. Next Avenue, psychedelic-assisted therapy, end-of-life, psychedelic, psilocybin

How Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Can Help Ease End-of-Life Anxiety

According to a noted NYU professor of psychiatry, clinical trials show the calming effects of psilocybin can be transformative and enduring
March 1, 2022
A stack of rolls of toilet paper, which the author reccommends as colonoscopy preparation. Next Avenue

Rear Window: One Man's Guide to Prepping for a Colonoscopy

They say the colonoscopy is the easy part. It's the prep that can keep people from this life-saving procedure.
December 31, 2021
An MRI scan or a brain scan in a doctor's office. Next Avenue, CT scan X ray

Should I Get that CT Scan?

The author of 'Health Your Self' explains why she avoids CT scans and its potentially damaging X-rays
December 17, 2021
A woman on the phone looking worried. Next Avenue, mammogram screening call back, mammogram callback

What I Wish I’d Known About Mammogram Callbacks

Here's what you should know if you're on the receiving end of such a call (and it doesn't involve Dr. Google)
October 28, 2021
A group of friends dining outside in the sun. Sun exposure, Next Avenue

Is COVID-19 Increasing Your Sun Exposure?

As Americans spend more time in the sun, the competition for shade is growing
June 10, 2021
Older woman getting a mammogram, cancer, screening, Next Avenue

Getting Your Cancer Screenings Back on Track

Many patients postponed routine screenings due to the pandemic, but doctors advise against further delays
March 22, 2021
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