New technology, early detection are best ways to fight breast cancer By Jo-Ann Lamon Reccoppa      E arly detection is the best way to fight breast cancer. New technology gives us better weapons to combat the disease. More ... Bosom buddies      I n recognition of the "fear factor" that may cause women to skip mammograms, Monmouth Medical Center is starting the "Bosom Buddy" campaign. When two or more women make appointments to have their screening on the same day, friends, family and co-workers, they not only give each other moral support More ... United Spinal Association offers publication on 'Disability Etiquette'      More than 56 million Americans have a disability, according to the American Association of People with Disabilities. Acknowledging October as Disability Awareness Month, United Spinal Association is offering an informative pamphlet titled "Disability Etiquette." The guide was developed to help peopl More ... Medical advances are brought to cancer patients through clinical trials By Jeffrey M. Silberberg, M.D., FACP      The advances in the understanding of biology have been truly revolutionary in the past 50 years. This has transformed modern medicine and has helped us all live longer and healthier lives. Few, if any, fields in medicine have been as impacted as cancer medicine, where the basic understanding of the More ... Learn the facts about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month By Dr. Gabrielle Pinzon      These days it seems that we all know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer and if you examine the statistics, it's true. More ... Patients can choose between LASIK and LASEK surgery By Eric Gershenbaum, M.D.      Along with a growing number of ophthalmologists, I have been talking to my patients about what I believe is a safer alternative to LASIK. LASEK is similar to LASIK in many ways. Both procedures use an excimer laser to reshape the cornea in such a way that it focuses light onto the retina without usi More ... Both digital and X-ray film mammograms can help save lives      In 2006, more than 250,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This deadly disease will claim the lives of more than 40,000 friends, neighbors, mothers and daughters. These are staggering statistics. More ... Oral cancer - Are you at risk?      Oral cancers, cancers that occur in the mouth and/or pharynx (part of the throat), are diagnosed in about 28,000 Americans each year. People who use tobacco or drink alcohol are more likely to develop oral cancer than those who don't use these substances. And, using both tobacco and alcohol puts you More ... A natural approach to treating fibromyalgia By Peter Joffe, D.C.      Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic pain and fatigue disorder that affects thousands of people. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the body. About 90 percent of fibromyalgia sufferers are women between the ages of 40 and 60. More ... Juvenile Arthritis Support Group to meet Oct. 17      The Center for Healthy Living at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood, is holding a Juvenile Arthritis support group meeting on Oct. 17 from 6:30-8 p.m. This support group is for parents with children suffering from various forms of juvenile arthritis. More ... Free lung health screenings to be held Nov. 8      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the United States and the fourth-leading cause of death in adults following heart disease, cancer and stroke. Raise your awareness about the importance of healthy lung function and learn valuable information about More ... Trigeminal neuralgia: There is help for this painful condition      When James Tomasi canceled his plans to commit suicide in 1997, he had no idea he would eventually help thousands of people around the world get their normal lives back, too. Tomasi had wanted to die, finally giving up all hope after a 12-year battle with the agony of a disease called trigeminal neu More ... Tension headaches? You may want to see a dentist      If you suffer migraine or tension headaches, here's a thought to chew on: They may be caused by your bite. The pain you have in your head and neck could be due to the fact that your jaw is not resting where it wants to be. More ... There are increasing numbers of drugs that can treat Alzheimer's symptoms By Loretta Kaes      There is good news and bad news regarding the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The bad news is that no "miracle cure" has yet been found, and that people with this dreadful disease, and their caregivers, are still awaiting a major breakthrough. The good news is that while there is no cure for More ... Controversies in radiation therapy for noninvasive breast cancer By Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D., FACRO      Noninvasive breast cancer, also known as ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, is highly curable. It is most commonly detected on a screening mammogram. The standard of care is surgical removal, followed by breast radiation therapy, in women who wish to conserve their breast. The alternative is a maste More ... Breast Cancer Awareness Month: today's facts By A.K. Bhattacharya, M.D., FACS      October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an ideal time for women and those who care about them to recommit themselves to breast health. It's also a good time to get updated on the facts of breast cancer, and what you can do to prevent it. More ... UMDNJ-RWJ Medical School presents research to Arthritis Foundation      Nicola C. Partridge, Ph.D., professor and chairwoman, Department of Physiology and Biophysics at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, hosted a research presentation and laboratory tour for board members and donors of the Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter, this summer. More ... Monmouth Medical commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month      Did you know that more than 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year? Thankfully, advances in mammography now enable physicians to diagnose this disease in its earlier stages. That fact, coupled with today's advanced treatment options, means that a wom More ... Two Monmouth physicians place spotlight on new cervical cancer vaccine      With growing interest in the first vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, two Monmouth Medical Center physicians will provide insight on the medical breakthrough during a program on Oct. 11. More ... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Conference to explore latest developments      Monmouth Medical Center's 16th annual Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Conference will be held on Oct. 22 at the Sheraton Conference Center, Eatontown. More ... Kimball encourages awareness of hearing loss and ways to improve upon deficits      It is estimated that greater than 40 million people in the United States and 500 million people worldwide live with hearing, speech and language disorders. When the symptoms are ignored and hearing loss is left undetected, or untreated, it can pose significant challenges for both those who suffer fr More ... Physician to explore latest in cosmetic surgery and laser skin treatments      The latest techniques in cosmetic surgery and laser skin treatments will be discussed by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Michael I. Rose, M.D., during a Monmouth Medical Center program on Oct. 13. More ...