How Common Is Prostate Cancer?
Worldwide, prostate cancer is the 2nd most frequent cancer and it’s the 5th leading cause of death from cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer develops when abnorma
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Risk Factors For Bladder Cancer
You may be aware of some of the risk factors for bladder cancer but some risk factors might surprise you.SmokingDo you smoke? If so, you should know that smoking is the greatest risk factor for
In Memory of Tina Turner
Tina Turner, the famous singer and dancer was born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939 in Brownsville, TN. She burst onto the music scene with her husband, Ike Turner and his band “Kings of Rhythm” in 195
Can A Deceased Man Become A Father?
Not many people think about the notion of a deceased man being able to be a father. But postmortem sperm retrieval is possible. It is becoming more prevalent, especially for families who m
Tanya Roberts – UTI Infection Death
Tanya Roberts had a successful career as an actress, starring in That 70’s Show and in the James Bond movie, A View to Kill. Her life was cut short at age 65 when she died at Cedars-Sinai Medical
Robert Lynn’s Amazing Aneurysm Surgery
Robert Lynn had a good-sized aneurysm in the artery linked to his kidney. Dr. Nicholas Morrisey (vascular surgeon) and Dr. Lloyd Ratner (transplant surgeon) collaborated and decided to remove the kidn
The Use of TULSA for Prostate Cancer
About 14 percent of men are at risk for prostate cancer. Approximately 5 to 10 percent of prostate cancers are hereditary. Other prostate cancers can have underlying environmental causes or can be cau
Jocelynn James Gives Police Her Kidney
Jocelynn James had quite a few run-ins with police officer Terrell Potter. She had become addicted to opioids after she was given painkillers during her cancer treatment. Her addiction led to crim
Connor Joe and UCLA Cancer Center
Connor Joe is a professional baseball player whose career was temporarily put on hold in 2020 when he learned about his diagnosis of testicular cancer. Connor was at first surprised since he’s onl
The New Artificial Kidney: UCLA Doctor Ira Kurtz
Dr. Ira Kurtz and others at UCLA Health are in the process of developing an amazing device that could save the lives of so many people waiting for a kidney transplant.
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