Lee Edition

Over 55, 400 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year and unfortunately the number of deaths from pancreatic cancer each year is approximately 44,300. If caught early enough, the survival rate increases greatly Whipple Procedure For those that have a tumor(s) in the right section of their pancreas, there is an advanced surgical technique called the Whipple Procedure. The …

“Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates, the father of medicine said that somewhere around 400 BC. That advice still holds true today although it’s more difficult to accomplish. We’re all in a hurry so we don’t eat properly. Our fruits and vegetables lack vitality because of the long trips they make coming to market and …

By T.J. DePaola, PharmD October is Healthy Lung Month, and for many, the beginning of a challenging breathing season. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans experience various types of allergies each year. With fall pollens abundant, this time of year can present many breathing challenges for allergy sufferers. Common and unpleasant symptoms may …

By Dr. Joseph Freedman MD, MBA October is National Physical Therapy Awareness Month, but we rarely think of therapy as an aftercare option for our heart disorders. If you’ve suffered from a heart attack, heart disease, or have had a cardiac procedure than you could greatly benefit from cardiac rehabilitative therapy. The Details Therapeutic rehab for your heart entails a multifocal …

Just like in our own ongoing human dietary confusion and contradiction, new discoveries are now warning pet owners about the harmful effects that have been recently reported from these grain-free diets. The FDA, which does not regulate dog food stepped in and in July issued a warning to pet owners feeding their pets grain-free diets. The significance of these findings …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. Nobody likes to think about their own mortality. And there’s never a “convenient time” to discuss making a last will with your lawyer. But what you need to remember is that you don’t write a will for yourself.  You write it for your loved ones – both to make sure they’re provided for and to …

Regardless of age, race or family history, all women – and about 1 percent of men – have some level of risk for breast cancer. Primary risk factors include age and gender, along with a number of other factors such as obesity and alcohol use, which can be moderated through healthy lifestyle choices. Can Breast Cancer Be Inherited? Certain types …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG A new procedure that is proving to be beneficial on many levels is called eCoin. It is currently in the clinical trial phase, but you still have time to get into the study if you meet the criteria. • Do you experience urge incontinence (the accidental loss of urine caused by a sudden and unstoppable …

By Debra K. Brinker, RN Research shows that stem cells accelerate and enhance bone and cartilage repair in osteoarthritic joints. Since surgery comes with many disadvantages, stem cell injections to restore cartilage and alleviate pain provide an exciting alternative. Stem cell therapy has become a popular out of network treatment when patients have tried and failed the limited symptom control-only treatments …

The Big toe’s MTP joint or metatarsophalangeal is one of the main joints in the body that causes a great deal of pain for many people. Two common conditions affect the MTP, one is called Hallux Rigidus, and the other is called, Hallux Valgus. Hallux Rigidus is a form of osteoarthritis that’s typically caused by trauma to the toe. A deformity …