Esophageal Cancer: What You Need to Know

Esophageal Cancer: What You Need to Know

Esophageal cancer is a serious and often silent disease, but with awareness and early action, outcomes can improve. Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, a thoracic surgeon with Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, recently shared his expertise on this complex and often silent...
Understanding Head and Neck Cancer

Understanding Head and Neck Cancer

Head and neck cancers may make up a small percentage of all cancer diagnoses in the U.S., but when they do occur, they can be complex, aggressive and life-altering. On a recent episode of Medical Monday with Brian Haldane, Rula Mualla, MD, a head and neck surgical...
The Screening That Could Save Your Life

The Screening That Could Save Your Life

When it comes to preventive care, we may think of annual checkups, vaccines and managing blood pressure. But one of the most important – and often overlooked – screenings is for colorectal cancer. Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters Colorectal cancer is one of the...
How to Protect Your Skin this Summer

How to Protect Your Skin this Summer

The days are getting warmer, the sun is shining and we’re all spending more time outside with our families and loved ones. May ushers in Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to sort through those bottles of sunscreen in the bathroom cabinet,...