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By Michelle Haessler, M.D., Board Certified Radiation Oncologist As an oncologist, I have treated breast cancer patients from as young as 15 years of age to patients in their nineties. Breast cancer can affect anyone but is more common in women in their 50’s and older. Yes, I have treated men with breast cancer but it only accounts for about …

This Fall, your practitioners at Life Care Center of Estero would like to share a special month with you! National Physical Therapy Month is celebrated each October. The goal of the month long celebration is to raise awareness of the important role that physical therapists and physical therapy assistants play in helping people decrease pain, improve mobility, and engage in …

Whether you are recovering from injury or complex illness, our team of knowledgeable and caring professionals is well equipped to provide a full spectrum of rehabilitative and supportive care. At Lehigh Regional Medical Center, our talented rehabilitation team provides physical and occupational therapy, as well as specialized programs for speech, heart disease, brain injury and more. Physical Therapy When you …

By Doreen DeStefano Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) began over 20 years ago. It is a safe and effective way to fight the aging process.   When administered properly, BHRT helps improve a whole host of symptoms and prevent osteoporosis, mental decline, heart disease, loss of energy and vitality, and even breast cancer is some cases.  BHRT use is aimed at …

By Alyssa Parker – Many people may experience complications after an operation due to the significant amount of trauma your body endures. Whether it’s cancer related, non-cancer related, or a minor surgery, patients may develop post-operative symptoms such as swelling in a limb or a particular area of the body. Swelling in the limb which may appear to be temporary …

Attention anyone who has had a previous vein stripping, vein ablation or varicose vein removal, and has not received the desired results.  This article is also addressed to those of you who have been suffering with swollen legs for months to years without a definitive diagnosis.  There may have been trauma to the extremity or perhaps a joint replacement and you …

Dr. Adrian Danchenko weighs in on what patients need to know Lehigh Regional Medical Center’s current administration is exceptionally focused on recruiting and retaining a dedicated group of specialists and subspecialists to further develop their hospital’s depth and breadth of services for the local community. Efforts are currently underway to open a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory.  Two months ago, they recruited …

By Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease will claim an estimated 600,000 lives this year, making it America’s number one killer. Did you know that heart disease and oral health are linked? There are two different connections between heart disease and your oral health: Studies have shown that people …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS., BC-HIS Healthy brain function is not the initial thought when people think of healthy aging. However, your brain dictates how well (or poorly) you will develop over time. Taking special care of it depends on several factors. Heart disease or circulatory issues are a leading cause of improper brain function due to lack of “proper” …

By T.J. DePaola, PharmD September is National Cholesterol Education Month, marking the perfect time to learn more about minimizing cholesterol-related heart events. According to the National Institute of Health, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women and men in the United States. Each year, more than one million Americans suffer from heart attacks, and about a half million people …