Summer is coming to a close, but not our addiction to find that perfect sun kissed glow. We are obsessed with perfectly bronzed skin, but do we know how it will affect us the older we get? In some cases the perfect tan can come with deadly consequences like skin cancer. Skin cancer comes…
It’s no secret that many patients with cancer experience nausea when undergoing treatment. It can be caused by having a certain area of the brain triggered during treatment, or if certain areas of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines are triggered. Once these triggers are hit, they activate the pathway that leads to nausea, vomiting…
Fitness is an essential part of cancer prevention. While we aren’t saying you have to be marathon ready within the month, we are stressing the importance of maintaining a healthy weight along with a nutritious diet. You can make simple changes that make a big impact when it comes to your health, and ultimately…
We, as Americans have fallen off the wagon when it comes to nutrition. Instead of the 9 recommended servings of fruits and vegetables we typically only eat one-third (or three servings) of vegetables per day. What we’re doing to is depriving ourselves of necessary nutrients that help us in our fight against cancer. While…
The purpose of the Latino American Who’s Who is to raise the awareness and celebrate the accomplishments of Latino professionals in the community. University Cancer Centers Oncologist Dr. Mark D’Andrea was selected by the board as a Latino who is working hard to change the way we fight cancer while inspiring Latinos to reach…
Some people have a misconception that the fitness craze everyone seems to be on is only for cosmetic purposes. While one of the benefits of being fit is that you can wear a variety of outfits and styles — fashion shouldn’t be your motivation — health should. Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the…
Dr. Mark D’Andrea is at it again – this time winning a coveted Vitals On-Time Doctor Award. The award is given to those physicians who know just how to manage their calendars to keep their patients from waiting too long before being seen. It is a tremendous honor, and one that Dr. Mark D’Andrea…
Are you getting enough fiber and iron in your diet? Fighting cancer with innovative treatments is just half the battle. Meal planning at the beginning of the week and including vegetables high in fiber, folate and iron to help you ward off cancer causing cells can greatly benefit you while providing a savory meal…
Cancer doesn’t just affect the patient. It is a diagnosis that touches an entire family. A concern for many patients is how to have “the cancer talk” with children and explain in a way that makes them feel informed, yet safe. It’s almost like walking a tightrope, having to find the right balance so…
How do you avoid a diagnosis that affects over two million Americans a year? Learn to spot the warning signs of skin cancer and potentially save yourself from such a debilitating disease. When skin cancer is caught in it’s earliest stages the survival rate is much higher. There are people out there, like Tawny…