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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men in the United States. While one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, if you are experiencing symptoms, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is cancer. Many symptoms of prostate cancer are the same for other prostate conditions, such as an enlarged prostate, otherwise known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is not cancer but can have similar symptoms, including urgency and frequency of having to go to the bathr...

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society . At very early stages, lung cancer may not exhibit symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include a cough that does not go away, coughing up blood, chest pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, shortness of breath, wheezing, or respiratory infections, such as bronchitis, that recur or do not go away. When lung cancer spreads...

If you’re looking for a way to improve your health, get motivated to exercise more, or another way to manage health condition, wearable technology may help you get started. These devices use sensors to track your movement and other body functions and collect data that tells you more about your well-being. “Fitness trackers can help with early detection of health issues and can also provide you with helpful insights into your wellness,” said Dr. Lauren Vocke , family medicine physician at McLaren Greater...

McLaren Greater Lansing’s labor and delivery unit, The Birthplace, is a proud recipient of the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health ( MI AIM ) platinum quality improvement designation in recognition of Michigan birthing hospitals that are improving care for mothers and babies. The platinum designation is MI AIM’s highest rating to receive. The MI AIM works with birthing hospitals to decrease and eliminate maternal mortality and morbidity in Michigan by implementing “safety bundle” plans a...

Large, complex hernias can cause more than just physical discomfort; they can impact everyday activities like sitting up, getting dressed, or lifting objects, leaving some people feeling they can no longer do the things they enjoy. However, there is a new sense of hope for the people in our community who suffer from complex hernias. Dr. Werner Henning, DO , general surgeon with Lansing Surgical Associates , and an expert in abdominal wall reconstruction, is helping patients regain their lives through ro...

It’s officially summer in Michigan. That means most of us are trading in our pants for shorts, dresses, skirts, and even swimsuits. However, if varicose veins are holding you back from doing the things you love during the summer, there are new approaches to fixing these veins that are less painful and require less recovery time. “We used to use a heat-based treatment called radiofrequency thermal ablation to fix veins,” said Dr. Peter Burke , cardiologist and vein expert at the McLaren Vein Clinic . “Ho...

June is Men’s Health Month and a perfect time for men to think about and act on ways to better their heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men in the United States, but there aren’t always warning signs. “The most concerning statistic about heart disease is for men who died suddenly of coronary artery disease and had no previous symptoms,” said Ibrahim Shah, MD , interventional cardiologist at McLaren Greater Lansing Cardiovascular Associates . Men develop heart disease 10 year...

The McLaren Greater Lansing Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction Award by Healogics , the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Wound Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional care and dedication demonstrated by wound center’s physicians, leaders, and staff. The McLaren Greater Lansi...

McLaren Greater Lansing continues to work hard to ensure patients get the nutritional support they need. On May 29, the McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation cut the ribbon to the newly expanded food space that has been serving oncology patients at Karmanos Cancer Institute. The Food and Resource Center is now expanded to serve additional hospital clinics. The new space, now located just feet away from the previous location in the Outpatient Care Center of the hospital, provides more room for canned goods,...

Snoring — a common annoyance in many households — can be caused by many factors, including sleeping positions, nasal obstruction, excessive weight, a cold, or pregnancy. However, it can also be caused by something more serious: obstructive sleep apnea . According to Salah Aboubakr , MD, pulmonologist and medical director of the McLaren Greater Lansing Center for Sleep & Alertness , sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to stop breathing temporarily while they sleep. “When you stop breathing,...