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Don’t Feed The Cancer
Don’t Feed The Cancer
Posted: Apr 11, 2023

Don’t Feed The Cancer

Study observes possible link between ultra-processed foods and cancer risk.

According to a new study, higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of not only developing cancer but succumbing to it. Sarasota Memorial Clinical Dietitian Laura McLeroy, RD, LD, was not surprised by the findings, which she agrees are in line with growing evidence that ultra-processed foods are overall negatively impacting health.

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Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Screening & Treatment
Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Screening & Treatment
Posted: Mar 21, 2023

Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Screening & Treatment

With Colorectal Surgeon Samir Agarwal, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Excluding skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most prevalent cancer for both men and women in America. And according to recent studies, it’s a disease affecting more and more young people. However, a concerning characteristic of colorectal cancer is its ability to appear without symptoms at all. Learn more and stay on top of screenings.

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Six Times A Survivor
Six Times A Survivor
Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Six Times A Survivor

Inside Linda Davey’s extraordinary lifelong battle against cancer.

Linda Davey was only 27 when she had her first bout with cancer. She’s had five more since, with the latest coming just as the pandemic hit. Some people call her “The Miracle Child,” because nothing can keep her down. When Davey tells the story, though, she doesn’t talk about miracles. She talks about doctors.

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Do You Know Your Risk? Genetic Testing & Counseling for Hereditary Cancers
Do You Know Your Risk? Genetic Testing & Counseling for Hereditary Cancers
Posted: Mar 7, 2023

Do You Know Your Risk? Genetic Testing & Counseling for Hereditary Cancers

With Sarasota Memorial Lead Genetic Counselor Nicole Gygi

When it comes to cancer, early detection is always better. And for hereditary cancers, genetic testing could give you the edge. Sarasota Memorial Lead Genetic Counselor Nicole Gygi talks about the importance of genetic testing for hereditary cancers and why genetic counseling is an important step in the process.

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Cancer Care & Cardiotoxicity
Cancer Care & Cardiotoxicity
Posted: Feb 14, 2023

Cancer Care & Cardiotoxicity

When it comes to cancer, even the treatment can be hard on the heart.

Many have heard of fatigue, hair loss or nausea accompanying chemotherapy or other cancer treatments. Probably lesser known, but perhaps more serious, is something called cardiotoxicity—cardiovascular damage that can occur following certain types of treatment.

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