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January 24, 2024
By Irina Tunnage, DO, MHS, Gynecological Oncologist at MedStar Health
Every year, 14,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. In addition, 4,000 women will die from it every year, according to the American Cancer Society. The good news is that routine screenings a...
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January 20, 2023
Many people are familiar with typical menopause symptoms, like hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep problems. However, in the years leading up to your last menstrual cycle, it’s not uncommon to experienc...
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January 18, 2023
Brain cancer is a serious but rare type of cancer that can begin in the brain or spread to the brain from other parts of the body, like the breast or lungs. It’s also possible to develop brain ...
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December 14, 2022
By Edward McCarron, MD, Surgical Oncologist at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
More people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer than any other form of cancer. Fortunately, most skin cancers are easily treated if caught early. That’s why it’s importan...
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December 09, 2022
By Kevin Scruggs, MD, Emergency Medicine Chair at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
When a serious unexpected illness or injury strikes, you may wonder whether you should seek treatment at the Emergency Department, visit an urgent care clinic, or schedule a visit with your primary ...
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July 06, 2022
By MedStar Team
Most people know that chest pain is a sign of a heart attack and a reason to quickly dial 911. Fewer men and women know that a fast response is just as critical if you have any signs of a stroke.&nbs...
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June 01, 2022
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women across the globe. Nearly one in every eight women will develop breast cancer, and in 2020 alone, more than 2.3 million women were diagnosed...