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Mashup Score: 1Study Looks to Break the Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening through Research, Community, and Connection - 3 year(s) ago
A medical-oncologist shares how local research is tackling key barriers to care to help improve rates of screening and early detection.
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Kristine Patella was just 38 years old when diagnosed—a colonoscopy saved her life.
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Kristine, a #ColonCancer survivor treated at Jefferson, was just 38 when diagnosed with #ColonCancer. There were some challenging times during the journey, & she hopes her story helps other people understand the importance of screening & early diagnosis. https://t.co/4glKkTci0J
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A midwife and gynecologic oncologist debunk the misconception that the two similarly named conditions are linked, causes and more.
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To help understand the differences between endometriosis & #EndometrialCancer and what causes them, how they’re found, & how to reduce overall risk, the Health Nexus spoke w/ Jefferson midwife Ellen Appleton, CNM, & gynecologic oncologist Lindsey Ford, MD: https://t.co/cWrBYerAlM
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Mashup Score: 0Why a Genetic Counselor Should Be a Part of Your Healthcare Team - 3 year(s) ago
Genetic counseling can offer you peace of mind and power of knowledge. Here’s what to expect at your first appointmen with a counselor.
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The Health Nexus sat down with Kylie Borden, MS, CGC, a board-certified licensed cancer #GeneticCounselor, to learn more about how #GeneticCounseling can inform and enhance one's healthcare: https://t.co/GZxaXXdWrA
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Mashup Score: 1Can Abnormal Liver Proteins Cause Heart Failure? - 3 year(s) ago
Neuropathy, weight loss, carpal tunnel and fainting led to a patient’s 20-year journey to an accurate diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis.
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Proud to work with our colleagues @TJUHospital to offer state of the art therapies for #Amyloidosis https://t.co/cois6K5B8p
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Some cancer treatments can take a toll on the heart. A cardio-oncologist explains who is at risk and how to mitigate complications.
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As more research reveals that some cancer treatments impact heart function, experts believe it should be integrated into patients’ long-term care. @EugeneStorozyn6 discusses who is at risk for heart complications & how to reduce them: https://t.co/HJUjmcjbgq #AmericanHeartMonth
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Mashup Score: 0Six Common HPV Vaccine Myths Debunked - 3 year(s) ago
From age requirements to side effects, women’s health nurse practitioners share the facts on the vaccine that guards against cervical cancer.
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To help quell concerns and debunk common myths fueled by misinformation regarding the #HPVVaccine GARDASIL®9, the Health Nexus spoke with two women’s health nurse practitioners, Maureen Hughes-Brown, APN, and Ashley Ferris, APN: https://t.co/Xrbo2GCKE9 #HPVPreventionWeek
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Mashup Score: 0Why Blood Transfusions for People with Cancer Are Necessary - 3 year(s) ago
Blood donations help support life-saving treatments. A hematologist-oncologist and transfusion medicine specialist explain how you can help.
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On Jan. 11, @RedCross announced a national blood crisis. Blood donations help support many life-saving treatments, such as chemotherapy for patients with cancer. Learn more about how you can help during this critical time during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://t.co/pIWlXwtwxD
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Chief of Infectious Diseases reminds public to avoid Emergency Rooms for testing, at-home tests are sufficient The Omicron variant is by far the most dominant of the COVID virus strains in our region at this time. Dr. John Zurlo, Chief of Infectious Diseases updates us on what we’re seeing in the hospitals, new monoclonal antibody therapies Sotrovimab and Evusheld, and the accuracy of at-home…
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The Omicron variant is by far the most dominant of the COVID-19 virus strains in the Philadelphia region at this time. Dr. John Zurlo of @TJUHospital provides the latest COVID-19 updates in a recent episode of Jefferson's Health Nexus Podcast. Listen here: https://t.co/lbtikyGOe6
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Mashup Score: 2What I Wish People Knew About Facing Cancer with Your Spouse - 3 year(s) ago
A South Jersey couple shares how a recent breast cancer diagnosis has impacted their lives and how they’re supporting each other.
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When Janet Margraf was diagnosed with #BreastCancer over the summer, she & her husband of 32 years & now #caregiver, John, had to adjust as a couple & as a team. The couple share how the diagnosis has impacted them & how they've been supporting each other: https://t.co/QxgBwldfwP
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In a recent chat with the Health Nexus, SKCC - @JeffHealthNJ's @anamarialopezmd discussed the barriers to #ColorectalCancer screening and ways to break them: https://t.co/DyEyd9G4E6 #CancerScreening #CancerDisparities #HealthDisparities