Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.For every 100,000 women in Florida, there are about 116 women diagnosed with breast cancer, according to 2016 data from the U.S. Cancer Statistics Working Group.
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Miami, Fla. – In commemoration of National HIV/AIDS Aging Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County is collaborating with local partners to host a community awareness event.
So, you just found out you’re pregnant and you’re wondering if you need to change your diet.
Miami, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is under a mosquito-borne illness alert. A case of dengue fever of local transmission has been confirmed in a Miami-Dade resident, making this one the fifth local case in 2019. These local cases do not appear to be related.
WHAT: Florida Medical Center is hosting a Healthy Living Lecture Series on Liver Cancer. Join Dr. Vanitha Vasudevan, general and oncological surgeon, as she explains what one needs to know when it comes to liver cancer prevention measures, early detection and the latest treatments available. A light lunch and refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. Please call (954) 357-6660.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -Cancer is now among the leading causes of death in the Caribbean and, despite this growing burden, many small island nations in the region have health systems that struggle to provide optimal cancer care for their populations.
It’s flu season again and it’s time to be flu safe. Did you know the flu can be especially dangerous for young children, the elderly and people with certain medical conditions?
CAYMAN ISLANDS - A Caymanian man who was recently stabbed in his liver and on the brink of death is grateful to the medical practitioners at Health City Cayman Islands for saving his life.
Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women, after skin cancer. In fact, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. In 2019, it is estimated that there will be about 269,000 newly diagnosed cases of invasive breast cancer, and about 42,000 deaths from the disease.
BELMOPAN, Belize – Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow last month sought medical treatment in Cuba.
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