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July 16, 2025Learning you have an uncommon type of cancer, such as a sarcoma, can create a lot of questions: How are sarcomas diagnosed? What are the treatment options? Will I lose my arm or leg? Our collaborativ...
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March 22, 2017Sarah Bessin, a 47-year-old breast cancer survivor, received her diagnosis in July 2015. In October, Bessin opted to begin breast reconstruction at the same time as her mastectomy. The team at MedStar...
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March 20, 2017Gynecological exams used to be simple: Get an annual Pap smear and pelvic exam. Current guidelines recommend Pap smears every three or five years depending on a woman’s age, as well as an HPV test af...
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March 20, 2017An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from serious chronic or intermittent sleep disorders that undermine the quality of their sleep and, more importantly, their health. Sleep apnea, the most...
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March 14, 2017Atrial Fibrillation Facts Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is the most common arrhythmia—or abnormal heart rhythm—in the United States today, affecting between 2.7 and 6 million adults. Why such a wide ran...
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March 01, 2017Many people avoid colonoscopies because of the time and preparation involved. Dr. James Fitzgerald discusses other screenings and how they measure up.
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February 23, 2017Did you take your medication today? 5 tips to help you stick to your medication regimen.
