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Posted in Breast Cancer Surgery London, Breast Cancer treatment in London on Nov 28th, 2008
Many women in London agonise over the questions; am I at risk of getting breast cancer, what are my chances of getting breast cancer? Professor Kefah Mokbel, Consultant Breast Surgeon at St. George’s and The Princess Grace Hospitals in London has written extensively about the topic. Here he sets out the risks. This piece should [...]
Posted in Endometriosis treatment in London on Nov 26th, 2008
Ertan Saridogan has published an article called ENDOMETRIOSIS: THE LATEST TREATMENT OPTIONS
Endometriosis is a potentially chronic condition with potential for significant impact on a woman’s quality of life and fertility. the best method of management for endometriois is a multidisciplinary approach placing the woman at the centre of decision making. Individualised treatments which address the patient’s symptoms, needs and expectations are likely to achieve the most satisfactory results.
Posted in Breast Cancer treatment in London on Nov 25th, 2008
The good news is that some of the risk factors can be modified in order reduce the risk of breast cancer. General Lifestyle • Avoid becoming overweight after the menopause. • Undertake regular exercise and increase physical activity (a minimum of 1 hour per week). • Avoid excessive alcohol intake – try not to drink [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 21st, 2008
No-one knows for sure what causes the first onset or relapse of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), however, there is clear information to suggest that an increase in the number of white blood cells is linked to acute attacks. Add in an over-aggressive immune response and you often find the usual symptoms of IBD. The inflammation [...]
Posted in Teeth on Nov 4th, 2008
Dr Tim O’Brien is a dental surgeon and an accredited Specialist in Prosthodontics. He is also a Specialist Clinical teacher at Guy’s and St Thomas’ and an Honorary Research associate at University College London. Your mouth, to a large extent is a ‘bellwether’ for the health of the rest of your body. As Dr O’Brien [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 4th, 2008
Health Secretary, Alan Johnson yesterday announced that even NHS patients should be able to refer themselves for specialist treatment. This was in the context of physiotherapists, speech therapists and dieticians, but it is clear to see that this is only the start. He went on to say that it was necessary to do this in [...]
Posted in Prostate Cancer on Nov 4th, 2008
Disappointing news from America. According to this story in Men’s Health the US government is stopping the National Cancer Institute’s SELECT study of whether vitamin E and selenium prevent prostate cancer – because the supplements aren’t working and there’s a hint of risk. This means the search for a reliable diet to help prevent prostate [...]
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