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The Importance of Getting Screened for Cancer as You Age
Among the many challenges associated with aging, an increased incidence of cancer is common. This is because our cells can become damaged over time as we age. Often this damage can be repaired by our body, but sometimes it builds up and can cause cells to grow and multiply, leading to cancer.
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NYCF + Unique Fitness
Join NYCBS and the NYCF for some 'Unique" fitness in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Trunk or Treat
Halloween is traditionally a time for kids to roam neighborhoods and gather treats. This new trend of trunk-or-treating brings the community together in one safe place. The best part is that the parking lot is roped off, freeing kids to stroll from place to place. Bring your bags of candy, comfortable chairs, and all the little ghosts and goblins will visit your vehicle to collect their treats or get tricked!
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The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening: Early Detection & Different Breast Imaging Modalities
Regular breast screenings are so important due to the severity and commonality of breast cancer. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and one in thirty-nine women will die from breast cancer. Most doctors recommend starting breast screening at forty; this first step is called a mammogram.
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Pumpkin Park It’s that time of year again for trick-or-treating!
It’s that time of year again for trick-or-treating!
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October Patient Community Meeting
Coming together to inspire, share, learn & support throughout your cancer journey.
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Male Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Does Not Discriminate
October is widely known as breast cancer awareness month. But, something not widely known about breast cancer is that men can also get breast cancer. While men developing breast cancer is rarer than women, it is not unheard of. The risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer as a man is about 1 in 1,000, but that risk still exists. Breast cancer does not discriminate.
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Patient Story: MaryLou Eyester Gonzalez
After discovering a benign papilloma in 2015, MaryLou was vigilant about her breast health. However, she was late for her annual mammogram screening. So when she felt a lump in her breast in December 2019, she immediately contacted the breast surgeon following her for a mammogram and ultrasound. Much to her shock and dismay, the tests detected breast cancer and that the breast cancer had spread to one lymph node. MaryLou headed straight to NYCBS.
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Living With Prostate Cancer
Join us on October 2nd, 2022 from 8:30AM-4PM at 1530 Petracca Pl, Queens, NY 11357
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Palliative Care and Prostate Cancer
Patients with prostate cancer are living longer than ever before. Palliative care is especially important in prostate cancer because of this and its progressive nature.
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