Lung Cancer is Serious: 3 Key Things Everyone Should Know
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon Lung cancer is responsible for approximately 200,000 deaths in the United States each year. This accounts for the most cancer-related deaths across genders. One of the main reasons for this is that by the time patients get to the doctor, they...
Is virtual colonoscopy, using a CT scan, an effective way of diagnosing colon cancer? And, should everyone get screened?
By: Dr. Thomas Incledon The simple answer to both of these important questions is YES. While some individuals would benefit more from a traditional colonoscopy, a virtual one is an effective screening tool. And, according to experts and the American Cancer Society,...
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?...