Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs. While ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — July is Bone Cancer Awareness Month. Though it is rare, it can be difficult for those affected by it. Dr. Matthew Steensma, the chief for orthopedic oncology at Corewell ...
Imaging ordered for one purpose can help identify other health risks at the same time. But getting that data to providers ...
A discussion with the patient about the importance of bone health when treated with androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) should occur early in the treatment plan. Daniel P. Petrylak, MD, of the Yale ...
If you’re someone who’s at risk for developing osteoporosis, you’re probably well-accustomed to receiving regular bone density tests. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a radiologic ...
About 40% of cancers among Americans can be attributed to potentially modifiable factors such as smoking, drinking, obesity, and physical inactivity. If a widely reported study from earlier this year ...
Sudden, unexplained bone breaks could be a sign of cancer. Even though most low-trauma fractures come from osteoporosis or falls, certain cancers can weaken bones. Doctor stresses that fractures out ...