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Watson Clinic Surgical Oncologist Performs 2 Groundbreaking Procedures

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LAKELAND, Fla. — Dany K. Barrak, MD, a Watson Clinic General Surgery and Surgical Oncology specialist, is the first surgeon in the area to perform two recent groundbreaking procedures. The first procedure, performed earlier this summer, involved the removal of a cancerous rectal tumor utilizing advanced robotic technology. “Sometimes it’s very difficult getting to those areas that […]

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New York Times Best-Selling Author Tells Her Own Story of Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Advocacy for Screenings

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Orlando, Fla. –“The only way through it is through it.” Breast cancer survivor Kristin Harmel had the first letters of each word in this phrase engraved on a ring in December 2022 as a reminder during her upcoming three-month chemotherapy treatment of how she planned to fight through the most difficult chapter of her life.

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Mammograms Matter

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Survivor Turns Breast Cancer Diagnosis Into Mission to Help Others by REBEKAH PIERCE For most of us, celebrating our birthdays means lighting some candles on a cake, perhaps enjoying a nice dinner out with family and friends, or going on a relaxing weekend trip. Caitlyn Grady’s 40th birthday plans looked a lot different last year.

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Put an End to These Breast Cancer Myths

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by DR. JOY JACKSON Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women except for skin cancer. In the United States, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes. Every 13 minutes, a woman dies from the disease. In Polk County, breast cancer death rates remain a significant concern, with 124.2 deaths per

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‘Natural’ Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Harmless

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People have been turning to herbal supplements since the beginning of time. In fact, many people prefer to use herbs in their daily routines instead of medications because of the “natural” claims. Unfortunately, it’s not as cut and dry as that, and a recent study out of the University of Michigan underscores that point. The

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Innovative Ultrasound Technology Offers New Hope for Patients With Liver Tumors

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provided by ADVENTHEALTH CELEBRATION, FLA. — Kirsten James never thought she’d be at risk for cancer. Working out six days a week and following a strict diet, she was the picture of health. “I was so healthy that I never even went to the doctor,” she said. That changed in 2022. Bothered by gastrointestinal symptoms that she’d

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Determined to Live: ‘Anything Else Isn’t an Option’

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Lakeland Community, Family Support 9-Year-Old Warrior in Fight Against Cancer by PAUL CATALA photos provided by HUTSON FAMILY Aubrey Hutson’s health journey began at 7 years old in 2021 with knee pain that led to doctor’s office visits and trips to the emergency room. Eventually, the young Lakeland girl and her family received the diagnosis:

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Routine Mammograms Save Lives, Including that of CEO Ann Claussen

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by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Every October, we don pink ribbons to show our support for those affected by breast cancer, a disease that claims the lives of over 42,000 women each year in the U.S. Ann Claussen, breast cancer survivor and CEO of Central Florida Health Care, knows firsthand how

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Do You Pass SKINspection?

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Know the Risks and Signs Associated With Melanoma by RYAN MILEJCZAK Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, with more Americans receiving a skin cancer diagnosis each year than all other cancer diagnoses combined. Melanoma is the least common form of skin cancer, but it’s also the deadliest. In fact, it causes more

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Early Detection Plays a Big Role in Colon Cancer Prognosis

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by TERESA SCHIFFER Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care March is recognized as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and while it may not be a topic that many people find appealing, it’s essential to be aware of the importance of early detection in treating this cancer. Geoffry Hall, RN, APRN, FNP-C, is one of the many

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