Avoid Colorectal Cancer: Get Screened
By Charles Harris, MD Riverview Health Physicians About 1 in 20 Americans will develop colorectal cancer in his or her lifetime. Although men are at greater risk than women, screening is one of the best ways to make sure that you don’t become one of the statistics. Finding and removing precancerous growths, or polyps, and […]
The Need for Annual Exams and Screenings
By Stephanie Brazus, MD Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Yes, we know. Your annual well-woman exam may not be at the top of your fun list, but it’s important. It’s the perfect time to ask questions and share concerns with your doctor, and it helps your doctor spot signs of diseases and conditions early, when they’re […]
When Prevention is No Longer an Option
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC Taking active steps to prevent breast cancer is something all women (and men) can do. There are many risk factors that can increase the risk of breast cancer. The National Cancer Institute provides an excellent tool called the “Gail Model” which can be helpful in determining your specific risk. […]
How Diet Can Decrease Your Risk for Breast Cancer
By Katie Boscia, MS, RD, IBCLC, CDE There is no one food or diet that can prevent breast cancer. However, there are certain foods that can help boost your immune system and make you healthier, which can decrease the risk of breast cancer. Some foods can help decrease the side effects of treatment and help […]
When Should You Start Getting Mammograms?
Mammogram screenings play an important role in the early detection of breast cancer and breast disease. The American Cancer Society recommends the following guidelines for screenings: Yearly mammograms should start at age 40 and continue every year, as long as you’re healthy. Clinical breast exams should occur about every three years for women in their […]
Prostate Cancer Screenings Can Save Your Life
By Odell Smith, MD Prostate cancer screenings may be an uncomfortable topic for many men, but it’s a conversation that should happen more often—especially with your family doctor. Why? Because early detection can save lives. Even though prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute […]
Having Fun in the Sun While Staying Safe
By Kathleen Miller, MD, Riverview Medical Group – Fishers Pediatrics Summertime for kids often means playing outside, which is a great way to get those little ones active after a long winter. With the warm weather, there’s bound to be plenty of sunshine. Though we get sun exposure all year long, summer is the most […]
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
By Katie Boscia, RD As summer approaches, people start to spend more time in the sun, which often triggers thoughts of sunscreen. Using sunscreen is the best way to protect your skin. But did you know while you’re protecting your skin, you’re also not absorbing the vitamin D your body needs? Vitamin D is actually […]
Colon Cancer: Getting Tested Could Save Your Life
Also read: Personal Touches Aid Colorectal Cancer Recovery at Riverview Health If you are 50 or older, the American Cancer Society recommends you talk to your doctor about getting tested for colon cancer, even if you have no symptoms. If you have a parent, sibling or child who has had colon cancer or colon polyps, […]