Matthew Petroski’s Story: A Father’s Story of Surviving Cancer
2007 was supposed to be an exciting time for my family. My wife and I were expecting our second daughter in September. That summer, however, I began to experience a chronic sinus issue. A minor surgery to remove a cyst
FAQs: Cancer and the COVID-19 Vaccine
We understand that people who have, or have had cancer, have many questions about getting vaccinated, and we are here to help. Below are the answers to commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and cancer. For more general information about the
5 Myths About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Some medical conditions have the potential to change your life, and once diagnosed, you’ll naturally want to learn as much as possible about them. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a perfect example. Women with PCOS have a hormonal imbalance and metabolism
A Step-By-Step Look at the IVF Process
When you think of common fertility treatments, in vitro fertilization (IVF) probably appears near the top of your list. There’s a reason for that. IVF has been around for decades and you most likely already know the basic idea behind IVF:
5 Facts You Should Know Before Having a Vasectomy
If you and your partner are looking for a permanent birth control method, you may be considering a vasectomy. “A vasectomy is permanent male sterilization,” explains Puneet Masson, MD, Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of the Male Fertility Program at Penn
The 7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Misplacing your car keys, calling your neighbor by the wrong name or forgetting to buy bread at the grocery store are common memory lapses. But with age, forgetfulness happens more often, and it’s easy to begin questioning what’s normal —
5 Tips to Care for a Loved One Diagnosed with MS
When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), most people tend to have a similar reaction: What does this mean? MS is an unpredictable, often debilitating disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of
Someone is Having A Seizure: What Should You Do?
You’re in the grocery store and suddenly you hear a commotion. Another shopper is on the floor—convulsing. You’re terrified. What should you do? Sadly, these kinds of difficult situations happen frequently. In fact, as many as 5.1 million Americans have been diagnosed
Tips for having healthy joints
As the connections between your bones, joints will sustain a certain amount of wear-and-tear as we age. Remaining pain- and arthritis-free requires practicing good joint preservation techniques. The following techniques will help you to treat your joints with care as
Important Info and Health Tips on Organ Transplant
Why organ transplant?: When a critical organ in the body is functioning very poorly, and determined to ultimately fail and cause mortality. It is an end state measure after determining suitability of such a procedure on the patient. Organ transplant offers a