By TOAN NGUYEN, MD A mammogram misses a breast cancer at least 10% of the time. However, if you have dense or extremely dense breasts, it misses that cancer in […]
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Staying safe during the spring and summer in Florida means making sure you keep your skin protected while outside. Most people understand that wearing sunscreen is important, but if you’ve […]
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Breast Surgeons Toan Nguyen, MD, and Vanessa Prowler, MD, recently undertook special additional training to ensure that breast cancer patients do not have large, noticeable scars long after their cancer […]
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Like many women, Dorothy Trogolo gained weight after her two daughters were born. She had no trouble eventually losing it. But when she underwent surgery 10 years ago and was […]
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By TOAN NGUYEN, MD Breast self-exams (BSE), the practice of women regularly examining their own breasts for any suspicious findings such as lumps, skin and nipple changes, or any other […]
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Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is pleased to announce we have joined the National Organ Donation Campaign as a hospital partner. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]
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