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Cancer Survivor’s Artwork Travels the World as an Inspiration to Others

February 1, 2007 Leave a Comment

Cancer Survivor’s Artwork Travels the World as an Inspiration to OthersCindy Faust received a diagnosis of breast cancer 26 years ago. And while she is grateful to be a cancer survivor today, she still remembers the emotional impact that the diagnosis had on her life and her family.

“I remember …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: artist Cindy Faust, breast cancer, Cancer Institute, The Dr. Diane Barton Complementary Medicine Program

Is a Woman’s Heart Different from a Man’s?

February 1, 2007 Leave a Comment

Is a Woman’s Heart Different from a Man’s?The message is inescapable.

Women have different cardiac symptoms than men.

Women get heart disease later than men.

Women may have a poorer outcome with angioplasty and heart surgery.

Women are different.…

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: heart institute, women's cardiovascular health, women's heart health

Patient Gives Nieces Power of Knowledge

January 1, 2007 Leave a Comment

Patient Gives Nieces Power of KnowledgeNancy Sklencar feels she made one of the best decisions in her life. When she learned she could possibly help her nieces avoid breast cancer with the results of a specified blood test, she knew she had to do it.…

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: BRCA1, BRCA2, breast cancer, Cancer Genetics Program, Cancer Institute, genetic testing

Q&A With Our Genetic Counselor on Breast Cancer

January 1, 2007 Leave a Comment

Q&A With Our Genetic Counselor on Breast CancerYou got your brown eyes from Mom, your nose from Dad and even that spunky personality from Grandma. But there are certain families that may also carry genes that can cause disease, including cancer. Dana Farengo Clark, M.S., a certified …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: breast cancer, Cancer Institute, Cancer Institute of New Jersey, genetic counseling

Cooper Patient Paints a Bright Future

December 1, 2006 Leave a Comment

Cooper Patient Paints a Bright FutureMax Burgos is an outgoing 23-year-old tattoo artist from Camden with adult acute myeloid leukemia. The good news is that his cancer has a cure rate of about 90 percent. The bad news is that his chemotherapy requires spending up …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: acute myeloid leukemia, AML, art therapy, Cancer Institute

Migraines and Other Chronic Headaches Don’t Have to Interfere With Your Life

December 1, 2006 Leave a Comment

Migraines and Other Chronic Headaches Don’t Have to Interfere With Your Life You don’t have to live with frequent headaches. Relief may seem difficult and even impossible but it’s not.

“When headaches are interfering with your life on a regular basis, it’s time to get help,” said David P. Roeltgen, M.D., a …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: family medicine, headache, migraine

Is It Just the Blues or Something More?

December 1, 2006 Leave a Comment

Is it just the holiday blues, or something else?Everyone is jolly — planning holiday parties, drinking eggnog and wrapping gifts — everyone, that is, except you. So, why do you feel so blue?

The good news is that it’s not all in your head. In fact, you may …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: circadian rhythm, depression, melatonin, psychiatry, SAD

Making Time for Yourself

December 1, 2006 Leave a Comment

Making Time for Yourself During the Hectic Holiday SeasonThis time of year is a bit hectic, to say the least. You’re running from the malls to holiday parties. Just thinking about your list of “things to do” makes you feel breathless. This is why it’s essential to take …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: anxiety, psychiatry, stress management

Prostate Cancer Can Be Caught Early With Regular Screenings

November 1, 2006 Leave a Comment

Prostate Cancer Can Be Caught Early With Regular ScreeningsOne of the most precious gifts Honey and Lee DeMaris give to each other cannot be wrapped with fancy trimmings.

“She and I get physicals every year,” Mr. DeMaris said. “We do it for each other.”

They believe that there …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: Cancer Institute, daVinci robotic surgery, prostate cancer

Flu Shots Can Help Save Heart Patients’ Lives

November 1, 2006 Leave a Comment

Flu Shots for People With Cardiovascular DiseaseA flu shot is a good idea for everyone, but certain groups of people – such as those with cardiovascular disease (CVD) – should make an extra effort to be vaccinated. Unfortunately those with CVD are more likely to die …

Posted in: eHealth Connection Tagged: cardiovascular disease, flu, heart institute
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