An estimated one in eight women will confront a breast cancer diagnosis in her lifetime. One in eight. Think of your closest female friends and relatives, and you can probably come up with eight easily. It’s a sobering frame of reference for the fact that breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, second only to the less-lethal skin cancers. The good news October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and since its inception 35 years ago, much has been done in service of the early mission to “fill the information void” about this deadly disease. Thanks to increased
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Monthly Archives October 2020
Diabetic Retinopathy: Diabetics have increased health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Know the Warning Signs and Get Scanned! Diabetic retinopathy is caused by diabetes and high blood sugar damaging the many blood vessels inside the retina, which can negatively affect vision and lead to blindness. No Early Symptoms Only regular testing can detect diabetic retinopathy. Managing Risk Diabetics have increased health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. People can help to prevent serious cases of COVID-19 and diabetic retinopathy by properly managing their blood sugar levels. Scans Early Detection: Regular scans can detect changes in your eyes, and allow for appropriate treatments, reducing the risk of vision loss by 95% Schedule Your
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