Women who want a tan but not the associated skin cancer risks that come with tanning booths and sun exposure may want to reach for a bottle of sunless tanning product. Researchers say that women who use sunless tanning products decrease their “intentional sun exposure” and use of tanning beds. Nine out of 10 of [...]
When you hear the words, "you have cancer," it's difficult to hear anything else. We know that it's possible to feel lost in a storm of emotions and worry. That's why we're committed to helping guide you through the process and see you through this journey to survival.Bon Secours Cancer Care News
Repeat Breast Cancer Surgeries May Be Unnecessary
February 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
One in four women who undergo breast-conserving surgery to remove cancer will be called back for more surgery, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds. About 60 to 75 percent of breast cancer patients undergo a partial mastectomy, which aims at conserving as much breast tissue as possible while [...]
Youth Face Risk of Secondhand Smoke in Cars
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When your teenage son or daughter climbs into a friend’s car, you probably remind them to wear their seat belt, stay off the cell phone and turn the music down. Here’s another danger they may face: secondhand smoke. Not only can it cause acute respiratory infections, secondhand smoke for young children and adolescents can lead [...]
Chronic Disease is Crippling the United States
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
According to a new report released by the Institute of Medicine, nine chronic conditions dominate the U.S. medical landscape and account for billions of dollars in annual health care spending. In fact, approximately 133 million U.S. residents have a chronic disease, and $1.5 trillion are spent annually to treat these chronic condition patients. According to [...]
New Scanner at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Combines High-Quality Diagnostic Images with Patient Comfort
February 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A nuclear scanner at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital has been installed to provide high-quality images for physicians to quickly and accurately diagnose heart disease and cancer – with optimized X-ray dose. The Infinia™ Hawkeye™ 4 nuclear system gives doctors information about both the nature and the precise location of disease, all in a single [...]
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Earns ACR MRI Accreditation
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, in Newport News, Va. has earned a three-year accreditation in MRI. This designation was awarded by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is [...]
Many Americans Missing Important Cancer Screenings
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Despite the many health benefits of screenings, many people are not having the recommended cancer screenings, according to a new federal report. Additionally, significant disparities exist among Asian and Hispanic groups. The findings were published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2010, screenings [...]
Pets Face Second-Hand Smoke Dangers, Too
January 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you’re struggling with keeping that resolution to quit smoking, think about your pets. Research shows that second-hand smoke is not only dangerous to other people but animals as well. A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Tobacco Control of pet owners who smoke found that 28 percent of them were motivated to quit when [...]
Smoking: Quit for You and Your Baby
January 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A new study gives mothers another strong reason to quit smoking. Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy showed vascular damage when they were five years old. Researchers report that ultrasound scans showed how the children’s carotid and artery walls displayed thickening and stiffening. The study was published in the journal Pediatrics. For help quitting smoking [...]
