Hearing the words “you have breast cancer” can stop time. In the hours and days that follow, questions pile up faster than anyone can answer them: What does this mean for my health? What happens next? How do I choose the best treatment plan? Slowing down to understand what lies ahead is one of the most useful things you can do.
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Colonoscopy Myths, Debunked
Medically reviewed by Ryan Bendl, DO, FACS, FASCRSFor many adults, the word colonoscopy brings up anxiety, discomfort or a long list of reasons to put it off. But colorectal cancer screening is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent or catch cancer early, when it’s most treatable. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,Continue reading “Colonoscopy Myths, Debunked”
Beyond Pink: What Everyone Should Know About Early Breast Cancer Detection
Early detection saves lives. WMCHealth urges regular mammograms starting at 40, awareness of risk factors, and reporting any breast changes. With advanced imaging and expert care, WMCHealth helps detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
Giving Thanks, Giving Life: The Power of Living Organ Donation
Living organ donation, offered through WMCHealth, lets healthy adults give a kidney or part of their liver to someone in need now. It saves lives faster, improves outcomes and embodies true generosity. Learn more or connect with WMCHealth transplant specialists.
Setting the Gold Standard for Trauma Care Here in the Hudson Valley
WMCHealth’s Dr. Kartik Prabhakaran has been appointed a national trauma site reviewer, helping ensure hospitals meet top standards for emergency care. His role reflects WMCHealth’s leadership in delivering expert, lifesaving trauma care in the Hudson Valley.