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The best way to catch breast cancer early is to receive an annual mammogram once you turn 40. Some women will receive mammograms before that age due to their risk of developing breast cancer, especially if they have a first-degree relative diagnosed with breast cancer. However, there are other risk factors you should know about when it comes to breast cancer awareness. Some of those are: A personal history of benign, also known as non-cancerous, breast disease. Inherited changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 g...

McLaren Health Care, the three-state health care provider operating hospitals and comprehensive medical campuses throughout Michigan, has established the McLaren Heart & Vascular Institute (MHVI) to unify McLaren’s 13 hospital-based cardiology, vascular, and cardiothoracic services and cardiovascular diagnosis, treatment, and prevention its primary purpose. Interventional cardiologist Samer Y. Kazziha, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FSVMB, will lead the initiative as its Chief Medical Director. “Dr. K...

Preparing can help ease any potential anxiety during a screening. Anxiety, stress, and the anticipation of potential discomfort during a mammogram are to be expected. The importance of screenings and their ability to save lives through the detect of breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages cannot be overstated. In fact, when breast cancer is detected in these earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is 99 percent. While, yes, a screening can leave patients feeling vulnerable and can some...

Awareness, regular screenings, and early detection are all crucial in the care and treatment of breast cancer. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month , learn more about the profound impact this disease has on the lives of so many by taking a closer look at the far-reaching, eye-opening statistics of the world’s most common form of cancer . 310,720 Estimated number of new cases of invasive breast cancer that will be diagnosed in women in the United States this year. 13% Women who will develop breast cancer i...

The ability to make an immediate and direct impact on his patients was what drew Dr. Muhammad Usman to become a surgeon. By joining McLaren Central – Medical Arts General Surgery, Dr. Usman aims to establish a practice built on trust with his patients. Recognizing the importance of that trust, his work is to ensure his return is quality, compassionate, and dedicated care. And through his proficiency with advanced surgical technology, he looks to quicken his patients healing process and return them to th...

Lifestyle changes can help prevent a diabetes diagnosis. A significant, worrisome rise in diabetes diagnoses among the younger population of the United States has prompted a change to the official screening recommendation to become more inclusive and combat the disease. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, observing a 29 percent jump in diabetes-related deaths among 25- to 44-year-olds, recommends diabetes screening begin at age 35 , five years younger than the previous recommendation and a sign tha...

Gynecologic cancers are often referred to as silent diseases because many of the early symptoms are familiar to females and can be easily missed. According to the American Cancer Society, more females will be diagnosed with gynecologic cancer in 2024 than colon cancer. Among the five most common gynecologic cancers, almost 116,000 females will receive a new diagnosis this year. So, what are your chances of developing gynecologic cancer? These cancers only occur in the female reproductive system, so all ...

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, and the second most deadly, after lung cancer. There are screening tests available that can help detect prostate cancer at early stages when the patient may not feel any signs or symptoms, but these tests cannot diagnose the disease. If one or more of these tests detect abnormalities, your doctor may recommend additional tests, but a biopsy is needed to diagnose prostate cancer. When and if routine prostate cancer screening should start is something t...

McLaren Central Michigan, part of statewide McLaren Health Care and Isabella County’s leading health care provider, is again hosting its annual Health Fair, welcoming the community with opportunities to advance their health by participating in a range of screenings and talk with providers while enjoying a late-summer family fun festival. The 3rd Annual McLaren Central Michigan Health Fair will be hosted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 13 on the hospital’s campus, located at 1221 South Drive, near ...

President and CEO of McLaren Health Care, Philip A. Incarnati, President and CEO of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Boris C. Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., FACP, and President of the Karmanos Cancer Hospital and Karmanos Cancer Network, Brian R. Gamble, have been included in this year’s “Detroit 500.” An annual feature from DBusiness Magazine, the “Detroit 500” compiles the 500 most influential business leaders in metro Detroit. Individuals are selected based on several factors, including the company o...