Is it possible for someone to die of lung cancer without knowing they had it?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Yes, absolutely. It is unfortunate, but with lung cancer symptoms being similar to everyday issues, they can often be ignored or minimized. Recently, a story out of the UK has brought this to the forefront of people’s minds. A 31-year-old...
Does HPV really cause cervical cancer?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Nearly all cervical cancers are caused because of a high-risk HPV infection, of which there are nearly a dozen strains. Two distinct strains of HPV (types 16 and 18) are responsible for nearly 70% of all cervical cancer diagnoses. What is HPV?...
But I don’t smoke!
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon While smoking is the cause in approximately 90% of lung cancer instances, it is still possible to develop lung cancer if you have never smoked or have stopped smoking for a considerable amount of time. People who have given up smoking for more...
Is Type 2 Diabetes an indication of Pancreatic Cancer?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer. Survivorship rates are so low because the cancer is often only detected when it is too late. Therefore, it’s incredibly important to take notice of anything that could indicate the...