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See Inside Your Lung Cancer Risk See Inside Your Lung Cancer Risk
See Inside Your Lung Cancer Risk Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women but is also among the most preventable, according to the American Cancer Society. “Currently, most lung cancer patients are people who either smoked or were exposed to secondhand smoke from their families,” said Ahmad Raza, M.D., medical director at NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital’s Cancer Center and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Lung cancer deaths are still high although baby boomers and older peo…

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One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor
One Less Worry During The Coronavirus Pandemic: "We Are Here for You," Says NWH Doctor National newspapers have reported on astonishing anecdotal evidence that aside from COVID-19 patients, hospitals located in the hot zones are seeing fewer numbers of patients they would normally treat in emergencies: heart attack and stroke victims, and those with other ailments big and small. During a time with so much stress and uncertainty, Northern Westchester Hospital staff wants you to rest assured that they will continue to be available for all emergencies, cancer treatments, doctors appointments and necessary surgeries. Northern Westchester Hospital doctors, nurses and staff are also…

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What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer
What You Should Know About Colorectal Cancer Colorectal or colon and rectal cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. It affects men and women of all ethnic groups, and is most often found in people age 50 years or older. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Screening can help detect precancerous polyps—abnormal growths in the colon or rectum—that can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, …

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Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer
Stay Informed About Prostate Cancer According to the American Cancer Society, one of every nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the U.S. after skin cancer. Prostate cancer is a serious disease, but with education, early detection and careful management, the vast majority of men with prostate cancer will survive the disease and enjoy a high quality of life after treatment. Risk factors • The disease tends to strike older men, with about six cases in 10 found in men aged 65 or older. • African-American men have the highest incidence …

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Area Doctor, Wife Sentence, Fined Over Questionable Cancer Drug Area Doctor, Wife Sentence, Fined Over Questionable Cancer Drug
Area Doctor, Wife Sentence, Fined Over Questionable Cancer Drug A Poughkeepsie doctor and his wife have been ordered to pay fines for delivering misbranded cancer-fighting drugs, according to the United States Department of Justice. Oncologist Vincent Koh, 73, and his wife and office manager Milly Koh, 64, drew fines of $7,500 and $3,000, for receiving and delivering misbranded drugs, after pleading guilty in November, the Justice Department said. From July 2010 through March 2012, the Kohs ordered various discount oncology drugs from foreign sources that Vincent Koh prescribed and administered to patients. The drugs had not been approved by the Food an…

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by Kathy Reakes
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NWH's Wound Care Program Helps Patients Heal Inside And Out NWH's Wound Care Program Helps Patients Heal Inside And Out
NWH's Wound Care Program Helps Patients Heal Inside And Out MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- After most invasive medical procedures, rest is crucial to making a full recovery. But what happens when despite best efforts, surgical wounds don't heal properly or need extra attention? That's where the doctors and staff at Northern Westchester Hospital's Wound Care Clinic come in. Following treatment for colorectal cancer, Mort knew he needed specialized wound care management. "I asked my doctors if there was a wound care clinic that could help me with the problem I was having," he said. "They told me about the Wound Care Center at Northern Westchester …

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Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey
Cancer Center’s Holistic Services Help Patients Through Their Journey MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- While undergoing cancer treatment, handling the rigors of everyday life can be challenging. So when Jennifer, a breast cancer patient at the Cancer Health and Wellness Program at Northern Westchester Hospital, first began her treatment, she knew she'd need the help of a team. "When I first found out that I was going to need radiation therapy, my first concern was the fatigue that I had heard was often associated with radiation," she said. "Having two school-aged children at home, my first concern was, 'How am I going to be able to continue the busy schedul…

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