What to Look For
Everyone’s skin is different. We each have a unique constellation of birthmarks, moles, and freckles across our bodies. Fortunately, melanoma frequently has its own tell-tale si...
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Cancer
04 Aug 2021
The Sun and Skin Cancer
Hi, Everyone, Can you believe that it's August already!? It's hot and the sun is bright. Most people are thinking about being outside. That's why we thought it would be a good time to talk about skin cancer. Our family, being fair skinned, is especially susceptible to skin cancer. But did you know that people of all skin types can get skin cancer? It's true. That's why it's important for everyone to watch their time in the sun, and always use suns...
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Cancer
04 Aug 2021
ABCDE of Melanoma-What to look for
Cancer03 Aug 2021
Sun Exposure
Excessive exposure to the sun the the primary risk factor for developing skin cancer.
The UV photo above shows the unseen damage caused ...Cancer03 Aug 2021
Understanding Melanoma
Melanoma isn’t the most common type of skin cancer; however, it does have the highest death and metastasis (meaning it’s moved to different areas of your body) rates.
Melanoma rates have been rising over the past few decades. According to the American Cancer Society, ap...Cancer03 Aug 2021
What is Skin Cancer?
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Skin has several layers, but the two main layers are the epidermis (upper or outer layer) and the dermis (lower or inner layer). Skin cancer begins in the epidermis, which is made up ...Cancer19 Mar 2021
Patient Perspective
Colon cancer can be diagnosed at any age and the incidence is increasing in younger men and women. You may or may not have symptoms related to colon cancer when it develops. Screening is therefore important whether you have symptoms or not. Family history is a risk factor, however, effects up to only about 30% of thos...Cancer07 Mar 2021
Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors
Samantha Quade, MDLulu Nurse is thrilled to welcome Dr. Samantha Quade as our first guest expert during our Colon Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Quade will be discussing the modifiable risk factors that can lead to colorectal ca...Cancer06 Mar 2021
Screening for Colorectal Cancer
Lulu Nurse is proud to present our next guest expert in the field of Gastroenterology, Dr. Alireza Sedarat. Dr. Sedarat was a true hero during Cindy's illness by significantly increasing the quality of Cindy's life. We will be forever grateful for his care.
Dr...Cancer06 Mar 2021
Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
Lulu Nurse is excited to introduce Dr. Alan Venook from the University of California at San Francisco as our next expert guest speaker to discuss young onset colorectal cancer. Not only is Dr. Venook a national leader in the field of GI oncology, but we were lucky to have him care for Cin...
Cancer01 Mar 2021
Processed Meats Cause Cancer
Did you know that processed meats have been classified as a group one carcinogen by the World Health Organization? Consuming as little as one serving a day will increase your risk of getting colon cancer cancer by 18%. The ...
Cancer01 Mar 2021
Treatment Options for Colon Polyps
Dr. Alireza Sedarat is an experienced gastroenterologist at UCLA who provides patients with advanced endoscopic techniques to treat colon polyps. The following video discusses these options for patients in more detail during a patient centered webinar. Pl...
Cancer01 Mar 2021
About Colon Cancer Brochure
The Colon Cancer Coalition has developed various educational brochures and this one is one worth reviewing. This brochure discusses the top things to know about colon cancer including its prevalence, how it starts, where is starts, who can be affected by it...
Cancer01 Mar 2021
Mediterranean Diet and Colon Cancer
The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has increased in Europe in the last decades [1], being the second m...
Cancer28 Feb 2021
Colon Cancer Screening
Screening for colon cancer is of utmost importance for early detection. The Colon Cancer Coalition has created this informational screening guide to help you know when to to get colon cancer screening. This is a quick guide to refer to when you need to reme...