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  1. – Bone Density Scan
  2. – Computed Tomography (CT)
  3. – Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
  4. – Magnetic Resonance (MR) - Angiography
  5. – Magnetic Resonance (MR)-Guided Breast Bi
  6. – Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  7. – Mammography
  8. – Radiography (X-ray)
  9. – Ultrasound
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Your First Visit

By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP
Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College

Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist, Orthopedist, Neurologist, each one trusted by your doctor, each one trained to help you, whatever your problem might be. Each one can and should be helped by you.
Here are a few tips to help your caregiver help you: (Read more about Your First Visit)

Minorities and Breast Cancer

There is a disturbing report out tonight that says minority women, who are at the highest risk for having aggressive breast cancer, are simply not getting their mammograms.

Now, we keep hearing study after study showing how there are ethnic disparities in healthcare. But, mammograms are available for most women regardless of socioeconomic status. So, why minority women are still needlessly facing aggressive, advanced breast cancers? (Read more about Minorities and Breast Cancer)

Mammogram

A mammogram is a special type of X-Ray that allows doctors to visualize the breast tissue. The mammography machine compresses the breast and this will cause some discomfort. (Read more about Mammogram)

VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY

There’s no question, early screening for colon cancer saves lives, particularly among those aged 50 and older. But there is a debate now among medical experts: can patients get as good, and as safe a reading by using virtual colonoscopy, which uses x-ray images, or must they still go for a standard colonoscopy which uses a scope to look into the colon? (Read more about VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY)

LUNG CANCER SCREENING

Lung cancer has been the focus of medical news reports this week, with the death of Peter Jennings and the Dana Reeve’s announcement that she too has lung cancer.

What effect will these celebrity cases have on the rest of us who perhaps light up?

And what can smokers do to protect themselves? (Read more about LUNG CANCER SCREENING)

The Thyroid

The thyroid gland lies in front of the neck and has two lobes connected by an isthmus. It is an endocrine organ whose responsibility is to secrete a hormone that controls the body's growth and metabolism. (Read more about The Thyroid)

64 SLICE CT SCANNER

62-year old Howard Fuhr was taken by surprise when he went to see his heart specialist. “I had an abnormal –um—stress test and um the next thing that my cardiologist suggested was having an angiogram and I wasn’t sure if I was ready to go that step,” says Howard.
So, he looked for the most cutting-edge technology he could find… What'’s known as the “64-slice CT scanner. “I sought it out and I consulted with my cardiologist and we both agreed that this would be the way to go at this time,” states Howard. (Read more about 64 SLICE CT SCANNER)

Sciatica

The sciatic nerves are the longest nerves in the body. They start in the lower spine, pass behind the hip joint and go down the buttock, down the back of the leg to the foot. (Read more about Sciatica)

Carpal Tunnel

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome also called repetitive strain
syndrome results when a nerve that supplies that hand called the median nerve becomes repeatedly compressed. (Read more about Carpal Tunnel)

Atlasorthogonal

The atlas is the top vertebra of the cervical spine. When the atlas become misaligned, it can compress and irritate the nerves and thus cause problems throughout the entire body. (Read more about Atlasorthogonal)

Breast Cancer Detection MRI/CT Scan White Plains

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Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Did your mother have breast cancer? Your aunt? Your sister? For those who have seen the devastating effects of this deadly cancer in their own families, early breast cancer detection is imperative. For many women, mammogram is an effective screening tool. Women with risk factors, including a family history, may benefit from other screening tests, including MRI/CT scan. Lawrence Hospital, in the White Plains, New York area has a Women%u2019s Imaging Center that offers comprehensive screening for breast cancer.


Prostate Cancer Treatment Celebration, FL

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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The Osceola Cancer Center can provide you with the prostate cancer treatment you deserve. Their office in Celebration, FL, has the tools and knowledge to put you at ease upon your first visit. It's extremely unfortunate when a person is diagnosed with cancer, but if you know you're in good hands, it can make the process a lot easier. The Osceola Cancer Center works to provide you with that trust and innovation to raise your level of hope, and increase your comfort.


Breast Cancer Screening New Rochelle

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Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Did your sister have breast cancer? Your mother? Your grandmother? If you have seen many family members suffer the devastating effects of this potentially deadly cancer, you may be at higher risk for the disease. Breast cancer screening is very important. At the Women's Imaging Center at Lawrence Hospital in the New Rochelle area, MRI/CT scans are offered in addition to the traditional mammogram.


Skin Cancer Treatment Osceola, Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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Cancer is a serious illness that sends a shockwave through families and changes lives. No is left untouched by the disease these days, and skin cancer is one of the most common forms. Treatment is important to the patient's health, but taking care of a family's fears and doubts is just as important. At Osceola Cancer Center in Florida, skin cancer treatment includes the entire family, and you can be sure your loved one is in a safe place that will care for them like one of their own.


Cancer Doctor Celebration, FL

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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Have you been recently diagnosed with cancer? This news can dramatically change your outlook on life. You don't have to feel out of control or overwhelmed by cancer. The Osceola Cancer Center wants to remind you that tremendous strides have been made in technology and treatment options. They encourage you to keep hope and visit their office in Celebration, FL for the care you deserve.


Colon Cancer Treatment Osceola, Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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With colon cancer, it's essential that you get the right treatment, as soon as possible. The professionals at Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola, Florida, have dedicated their lives to the continual service of individuals like you who suffer from this, and other cancers. The Osceola Cancer Center has the most state of the art treatment options administered by the top experts in the medical world.


Cancer Testing Osceola County, Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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If you feel suspicious that you have cancer, you need to be proactive and find diagnosis. Cancer can damage your health and even become life-threatening. The staff at the Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola County Florida can administer tests to not only determine which cancer you have, but also find the right treatment for it.


MRI Manhattan, NYC

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Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
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MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging can accurately pinpoint the source of disease and make it easier for your doctor to determine the course of treatment. At Lawrence Hospital Medical Imaging Center in Manhattan, NYC they have a team of Medical imaging experts that have vast experience in the field of medical imaging.


Cancer Treatment Osceola County, Florida

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737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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Are you physically, mentally and financially impaired by cancer? Cancer has come into your life and changed it for the worst. Don't let it spread because it could be life-threatening. If cancer runs in your family or you are at a high risk for getting it, contact the Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola County Florida for successful cancer treatment.


Testicular Cancer Doctor Osceola, Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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A new testicular cancer diagnosis can be a frightening experience. That is why you need a testicular cancer doctor who can treat the sickness and the mental anguish, fear, and anger that accompany this terrible disease. The Osceola Cancer Center in Florida has a full team of oncologists ready to take you through the physically and emotionally demanding battle that is cancer.


Radiology Westchester

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Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
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Are you looking for a qualified lab to provide radiology? The Lawrence Hospital Laboratory offers caring professionals who take each case and medical test very seriously. The staff at Lawrence Hospital Center knows how important radiology is in the diagnosis and sometimes treatment of diseases, which is why they do their best to provide the most accurate translations of the results. The Lawrence Hospital Center Laboratory has two convenient locations in Bronxville and Scarsdale, NY.


Lung Cancer Doctor Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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If you are one of the thousands of Americans unfortunate enough to be diagnosed with lung cancer, you must trust your health to a doctor who has the education and expertise to successfully treat your individual needs. Dr. Arnold Miller and the entire team at the Osceola Cancer Center in Florida have the most state of the art technologies along with years of professional care in treating lung cancer.


Prostate Cancer Specialist Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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Prostate cancer is a frightening ordeal, but there are people out there who want to be the strength you and your family need in such a time of crisis. Osceola Cancer Center in Florida has a specialist on staff that can take care of you and tend to those who are close to you.


Leukemia Specialist -Osceola, Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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Leukemia is a cancer of the blood that cannot be fought alone. Being diagnosed with the illness is a frightening experience that can leave you feeling hopeless and demoralized. Seek treatment immediately; without the right support from health care professionals, your ailments may become aggravated, causing irreparable life-threatening damage. At the Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola County, Florida, a group of experienced Leukemia Specialists understand the level of anxiety associated with the disease and are readily available to assist you. They have helped thousands of patients each year cope with the mental and physical challenges posed by Leukemia.


Mammography Westchester

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Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 544-1169

A mammography is the only method used for screening breast cancer that has been known to reduce risk and save lives. If it's time for a mammography, consider the services of the Lawrence Hospital Center, where a team of experienced professionals can help you with a variety of useful services for women. When you visit the Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, NY, you can expect professionalism and care. The staff understands the importance and weight that a mammography can bring, which is why they do their best to provide the most precise translations of the results.


MRI Westchester, New York

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Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue First Floor
Bronxville, NY 10708
Call: (888) 837-8158

Have you seen the women in your family suffer from breast cancer? Are you worried it could happen to you? For women with family histories, the risk of breast cancer may be higher than normal. This makes screening particularly important. At Lawrence Hospital in Westchester, New York women are offered MRI in addition to traditional mammography. For some women at risk for breast cancer, mammography may not be enough.


Cancer Diagnosis Osceola County, Florida

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737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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The Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola County Florida is a place that will make you feel comfortable and give you the help you need. Cancer is serious and the center understands that your life will be changing drastically. Their board-certified physicians are highly qualified in the oncology and hematology fields. Let them assist you in finding the type of cancer you have, analyzing how you got it and then administering a full treatment program to fight the cancer before it worsens.


Testicular Cancer Treatment Osceola, Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
Call: (888) 287-5593

Cancer. The word often feels like a death sentence. It frightens family members and sufferers alike, but it doesn't have to be final. Getting to a cancer treatment center, especially for cancers like testicular cancer, is the most important thing. The quicker you get help, the more likely you'll be to keep on smiling with the ones you love for years to come. In Florida, a caring and sensitive place exists to walk families and friends through the good times and the bad of cancer. Osceola Cancer Center can help you fight.


Breast Cancer Surgery Osceola County, Florida

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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Nearly all women who receive the news that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer will undergo some sort of invasive procedure as part of their treatment or diagnosis. The extent of breast cancer surgery may range from removal of a small piece of breast tissue or lymph nodes under the arm, to the removal of one or both of the entire breasts. The Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola County, Florida has the expertise and care to successfully treat those who are looking for breast surgery procedures.


Dr. Adnan Akhtar

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Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
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If you are suffering from any form of cancer, you owe it to yourself and your family to receive the most innovative and effective care to protect your body and health. In Kissimmee, FL, the team to turn to can be found at the Osceola Cancer Center. Dr. Adnan Akhtar is one of the many skilled professionals that make up this incredible team dedicated to giving you extraordinary personal care with traditional and alternative cancer treatments.