Genetic testing has many clinical uses. With regard to cancer, it looks for certain changes (mutations) in a person’s genes that might increase his or her risk of developing certain cancers. Genetic testing can be offered to individuals with a strong family history or personal history of cancer. If a genetic mutation is found, this […]
Dr. Pamela Tuli
Dr. Pamela Tuli is a hematologist-oncologist practicing with The Medical Oncology Group - Memorial Physician Clinics. She can be contacted at (228)-575-1234.
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October has us all thinking pink, but did you know that October is also Liver Cancer Awareness Month? Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular cancer or HCC, is relatively rare in the United States, but the incidence is on the rise, largely due to hepatitis C. However, by knowing and modifying the risk factors, you […]
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The pineal gland in our brain produces melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate our circadian rhythm. It peaks at nighttime and is inhibited by the light of day. With darkness comes increasing levels of melatonin, bringing on lethargy, calm and sleep. Studies have shown connections between the disruption of the circadian rhythm and increased risk […]
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We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to functioning and feeling our best, but there is so much more that our brains and bodies undergo during sleep that is essential for good health. Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Inadequate sleep is associated with many chronic diseases, inflammation […]
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Despite advances in treatment, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. However, we can make a positive difference through prevention and early detection. The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking or quit if you smoke already. Did you know that […]
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Traditionally, cancer has been treated with methods that attack the cancer directly, such as chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. Immunotherapy is a newer treatment that works differently. Instead of attacking the cancer cells directly, immunotherapy helps your body’s immune system attack the cancer. There are different types of immunotherapies being used to treat cancer. The most […]
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The month of April is oral cancer awareness month, providing an opportunity to highlight the prevention and early detection of oral cancers. Oral cancers, or cancers of the mouth cavity and upper throat, are not as common as other cancers, representing only about 4 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States yearly. However, […]
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Regular exercise, as well as maintaining a healthy diet and body weight, are key factors to staying healthy. However, amid the festive gatherings, the abundance of goodies and the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is very easy for these aspects of our health to get off track. Most adults gain weight over the […]
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The COVID-19 crisis has had dramatic impact on many aspects of our lives and health care. Early in the pandemic, to prioritize urgent needs and decrease the virus’s spread, many non-emergent healthcare needs were delayed, including routine cancer screenings. From March to May of 2020, there was a dramatic decrease in cancer screening across the […]
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In recent years, outcomes for cancer patients have dramatically improved thanks to innovative therapies such as immunotherapy and molecularly targeted therapies. Yet, one of the best things we can do to improve outcomes is cancer screening. This is because screening for cancer helps us to find cancer at its earliest stages when treatments are easier, […]