Lung Cancer Warning: Ask Doctor Tom

Lung Cancer Warning: Ask Doctor Tom

200,000+ Americans are diagnosed with Lung Cancer each year and lung cancer often kills. Sadly, the news has been swirling about a man who died of lung cancer on his honeymoon. He thought he had food poisoning, and he never even smoked. We discuss this case and the...
Does what you eat, how you exercise, and your sleep pattern really affect your health?

Does what you eat, how you exercise, and your sleep pattern really affect your health?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Does what you eat, how you exercise, and your sleep pattern really affect your health? Whether you are fighting a disease such as cancer or simply want to maintain your health, there are fundamental concepts to keep in mind. Each person is...
Is surgery a viable option for ocular melanoma treatment?

Is surgery a viable option for ocular melanoma treatment?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Eye or ocular melanoma develops most often in the middle layer of the eye called the uvea. Found under the sclera (white part of the eye), the uvea houses the iris (colored part of the eye), the choroid layer of blood vessels and tissues, and a...
If testicular cancer is treatable, why should I worry about it?

If testicular cancer is treatable, why should I worry about it?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon If testicular cancer is treatable, why should I worry about it? Testicular cancer is treatable and has the highest success rates when found early. As with other cancers, when testicular cancer is found in a progressed state, it can be harder to...
Why does ocular melanoma spread to the liver?

Why does ocular melanoma spread to the liver?

By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Why does ocular melanoma spread to the liver? While ocular melanoma is a rare cancer overall, it is the most common eye cancer. Even more staggering is that approximately 50% of people diagnosed with this type of cancer will have metastatic...