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living well az, june 2012, health-care news you can use for your whole family, men's health 101, cardiac health, heart attack signs and symptoms, vision care, pain treatment, deciphering food labels, eating organic, brain bank, interesting brain facts, tinnitus, prostate and colon cancer, types of skin cancerTRANSCRIPT
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IN THIS ISSUE:02: Persistent pain can be treated02: The eyes have it: vision issues03: Organic, natural and grass-fed04: Hope for neuro-degenerative diseases05: Help is available for tinnitus06: Support groups, classes and events07: Expert advice08: Prostate and colon cancer09: Skin cancer awareness
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F romdebates on reproductive issues to discussionsabout the latest research on female cancers tothe upswing in heart disease inwomen, it’s notmuch of a leap to conclude that, in themedia at
least, men’s health issues sometimes seem to get pushedto the sidelines. Yetmen have unique health concerns thatobviously deserve asmuch focus aswomen’s issues.Thereareanumberofmedical conditions that canposea
true threat toaman’swell-being.Heartdisease, forexample,remains the leadingkillerofmen,whilemore than240,000Americanmen likelywill bediagnosedwithprostatecancer thisyear. Sports injuries canplaguemenmoreoften thanwomen,andwhen it comes to their eyesight,mencansuffermoresignificantvision lossunder certaincircumstances thanwomen.Awarenessandvigilancearebothkey togoodhealth. To that
end, thismonth ina special editionof LivingWell calledLivingWellLive!,we’regoingmulti-mediaasweuseprint,web-based
and television resources toprovideyouwithadeeper lookinto some important issues related tomen’shealth.How so? In addition to this publication, beginning
June11, you can visit 5QuestionsAZ.com and view aninformative video featuringDr. GraysonWheatley III,a cardiovascular surgeon at ArizonaHeart Institute.Dr.Wheatleywill showcase some of the latest heart-related technologies and treatment options aswell ashighlight the signs and symptoms of heart attacks.Meanwhile, on June11, Dr. Neil Goldberg, an
interventional cardiologist at ArizonaHeart Institute, willappear onArizonaMiddayonKPNX-TVChannel 12 todiscuss the early symptomsof cardiovascular disease andwhy it’s important to knowyour family history. On June13,Dr. Venkatesh Ramaiah, a vascular surgeon at ArizonaHeartInstitute, will be onArizonaMidday to discuss peripheralarterial disease.ArizonaMidday is broadcast at 1 p.m.
Men’s health 101Here’s to your heart – and your back, eyes, prostate and more
Scottsdale resident Jim Miller has his eyes checked by Jeff Stephens, ophthalmology tech, at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Certain visionissues can affect men more than women and should be followed closely.
65% of incidents happenedin the family pool
77% of victims were missingfor less than 5 minutes
75% of submersion victims werebetween 1 and 3 years old
65% of this group were boys
46% were last seen in the house
Bottom line: Around water, thereis no substitution for 100% adultsupervision 100% of the time.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product SafetyCommission; cpsc.gov
—PAULA HUBBS COHEN
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Take care of your tickerSimple steps can help prevent heart disease BY DEBRA GELBART
Here’s a surprising fact: Accordingto the American Heart Association,
since 1984, more women have died ofcardiovascular disease than men.But that shouldn’t lull men into
complacency about their heart health.The Center for Disease Control’s Division
for Heart Disease and Stroke Preventionpoints out that heart disease remains theleading cause of death for men in theUnited States. Each year since 2008, nearly400,000 men have died from issues relatedto their heart.
Preventing heart diseaseHeart disease is not inevitable, but it takessome effort to keep your ticker in topshape. By the time a man experiences theVenkatesh Ramaiah, M.D., FACS, a vascular surgeon at Arizona Heart Institute in Phoenix,
shows some of the stents used to repair major arteries. Among themore common solutionsto a number of heart-related issues, stents can help improve blood flow to arteries.
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Diagnosing and treating pain in mencan be a challenge for even the most
seasoned physicians, in part because thereare so many possible reasons for acute orsudden pain.In addition, men are less likely to seek
help than women until their pain becomesquite significant, sometimes makingtreatment more challenging, said AsimKhan, M.D., a pain management specialistin Mesa.
Low back painmost commonLow back pain is the most common kindof pain in men, Khan explained.“Though it usually arises from an injury
to the structures around the spine, otherprecipitating factors may be present,” hesaid. These can include stress, abdominalaortic aneurysm, kidney stones andosteoporosis. Prostate cancer, he said, alsocan be a cause because it can spread tothe spine and can manifest as severe lowback pain.
Treatment approaches varyThe National Institute of NeurologicalDisorders and Stroke (NINDS) says thatmost low back pain can be treated withoutsurgery, adding that treatment involvesanalgesics, reducing inflammation,restoring proper function and strengthto the back, and preventing recurrenceof the injury.NINDS recommends applying a cold
pack to the tender spot several times a dayfor up to 20 minutes. After two to threedays, try applying heat for brief periods torelax muscles and increase blood flow.Exercise and/or physical therapy, on
the advice of a doctor, often helps relieveback pain as well. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications can help, too.For more information about treating lowback pain, visit the NINDS website atninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain.
Neck, knee and shoulder painNeck, knee and/or shoulder pain also arecommon inmen. Over-the-counter painmedications like ibuprofen can help becausethey decrease inflammation and swelling.If the pain from anymusculoskeletal injuryis severe, prescription painmedicationmaybe prescribed. Sometimes, the Mayo Clinicnotes, cortisone injections can be helpfulwith decreasing inflammation in joints.
Persistent pain can be treatedMen tend to ignore pain until it’s debilitatingBY DEBRA GELBART
Pain resourcesAmerican Academyof Pain Management:aapainmanage.org
AmericanChronic PainAssociation:theacpa.org
American Pain Foundation:painfoundation.org
American Pain Society:ampainsoc.org
National Institutes of HealthNational Institute of NeurologicalDisorders and Stroke (NINDS):ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain
Guess what guys? When it comes tothe eyes, men and women are not
always created equally.
Safety issuesAccording to a survey conducted by theAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology(aao.org) and the American Society ofOcular Trauma (asotonline.org), men sufferfrom nearly three times as many eyeinjuries as women.In fact, the survey found that on an
annual basis, 2.5 million Americanssuffer eye injuries — and men suffered adisproportionate 73.5 percent of the totalnumber of injuries. In an effort to preventthe most common eye injuries, expertsrecommend that protective eyewearshould be worn when playing sports anddoing home-repair projects and similaractivities.
Color vision deficiencyOften referred to as ‘color blind’, colorvision deficiency refers to the inability todistinguish between certain colors, mostcommonly red and green.A National Institutes of Health website
(http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/color-vision-deficiency) states that blue-yellowcolor vision defects affect males andfemales equally, while approximately8 percent of men and 0.5 percent ofwomen among U.S. populations withNorthern European ancestry havered-green color defects. Completeachromatopsia, or a total absenceof color vision, is very uncommon.
Intracranial hypertensionA study published in 2008 in the medicaljournal of the American Academy ofNeurology (aan.com), indicates that whileidiopathic intracranial hypertension, orincreased pressure in the brain, is morecommon in women, men are more likelyto lose vision as a result of this condition.The study, which was supported by a
grant from Research to Prevent Blindness,Inc. and the National Institutes ofHealth, found that men with intracranialhypertension were two times morelikely than women with the condition toexperience severe vision problems in oneor both eyes.The lead study author, Beau Bruce,
M.D., of Emory University in Atlanta anda member of the American Academy ofNeurology, said that the findings suggestthat men with idiopathic intracranialhypertension should have more carefulmonitoring and should undergoaggressive treatment when they haveevidence of vision loss.
The eyes have it:vision issues in menJeepers creepers, what’s wrong with my peepers?BY ALISON STANTON
Vision resourcesAmerican Academy of Neurology:aan.com
American Academyof Ophthalmology:aao.org and geteyesmart.org
Glaucoma Research Foundation:glaucoma.org
PubMed Health:ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/
Vision problemscommon to both menand women include:Cataracts(a clouding of the clear eye lens)
Diabetic retinopathy(diabetes can cause blood vesselswithin the eye to leak)
Glaucoma(increased pressure inside the eye)
Macular degeneration(a chronic condition that causescentral vision loss)
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Q:What inspired you to become avascular surgeon?
A: The inspiration to become aphysician came from my family. Igrew up in India, and my sisterswere in the medical field. While liv-ing there, I saw a lot of disease andpoverty, and I felt like I wanted todo something to alleviate the pain& suffering. As for my interest invascular surgery, as I went throughsurgical training in the United StatesI realized with our technology, knowl-edge, procedures and preventativemeasures that people can take, wecan now save a lot of patients’ legs,whereas in India, amputations werethe primary treatment.
Q: You have said that one of yourkey philosophies as a physician is totake the time to get to know yourpatients. Why is this so important toyou?
A: In medicine, one of the thingsthat may have lost some of its charmalong the way is speaking to patientsand even examining them. I havefound that there is a whole lot tobe learned from sitting and talkingto my patients and getting to knowthem, and not just ordering tests.While there certainly are tests that
we need to do, I don’t want to onlytreat my patients’ symptoms. I wantto also get to know them as friends.
Q:What is one of the latest ad-vances in vascular surgery?
A: In regards to peripheral arte-rial disease, we have traditionallytreated patients with stents placedinto the arteries in the legs. But overtime, the disease would come backand the patients would need anothertreatment every six to nine months.We are now involved in a study look-ing at a drug-coated balloon thatwill be placed into the artery thatwill help prevent vascular restenosisfrom re-occurring as quickly.Aortic aneurysms are now beingtreated with sophisticated, less inva-sive stent grafts that go through thegroin arteries.
Q.What could lead to amputation?
A: Patients with Peripheral ArterialDisease (PAD) can present with legpain, aching of the calf or hip, espe-cially when walking. They may developulcers or gangrene because of the lackof blood supply to the leg. Diabeticsneed to be particularly aware of PAD.Early detection is the key to savinglimbs, and thus saving lives.
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In an effort to eat better, manyconsumers are trying to buy products
labeled as ‘organic’, ‘natural’, ‘grass-fed’and other terms that sure do sound nice.But what exactly do these adjectives
really mean? Is there truly a differencebetween eggs that are labeled as ‘farm-fresh’ and those that are ‘cage-free’? Are‘organic’ bananas really better for you thanthe ‘regular’ kind?
OrganicKatie McWhirter, MS, RD, an outpatientand cardiac rehabilitation dietitian forChandler Regional Medical Center andthe state media representative for theArizona Dietetic Association, said that in1990, Congress passed the Organic FoodsProduction Act which required that theUnited States Department of Agriculture(USDA) develop standards for foods thatcould be classified as ‘organic.’“Consumers are often confused by the
terms ‘organic’ and ‘natural’. The term‘organic’ refers not only to the food itself,but also to how it was produced. Thecrops must be grown by using organicfarming methods, for example, withno bioengineered genes or syntheticpesticides,” she said. “Organically raisedanimals must eat organic food, have accessto the outside and not consume anyantibiotics or growth hormones.”
Christopher Wharton, an assistantprofessor of nutrition at Arizona StateUniversity and a senior sustainabilityscientist, studies local food systemsand food security. He said that the term‘organic’ is well-regulated by the USDA.
“If you see ‘100% Organic’ on a label,that means the product contains only fullyorganic ingredients. If you see the word‘Organic’, without any other qualifiers, thatsignifies the product contains 95 percentor more organic ingredients,” Whartonsaid. “If you see ‘Made with OrganicIngredients’, then the product contains atleast 70 percent organic ingredients.”
NaturalIn general, the term ‘natural’ is poorlyregulated, Wharton said.“The Food Safety and Inspection Service
of the USDAmaintains a legal definitionfor ‘natural’,” he said. “[What this meansis that] The product contains no artificialingredients or added coloring and is onlyminimally processed. Adherence to thisdefinition is required and the food productlabel must explain what is meant by usingthe term ‘natural’. But this definition onlyapplies to meat and poultry products –that’s it.”Another branch of the USDAmaintains
a definition for ‘naturally raised’, Whartonadded, meaning an animal is raisedwithout growth promotants or antibiotics.“But it could still be raised on feedlotsand can result in a product that is in nomeasurable way any healthier than acomparable product.”
Grass-fedAccording to McWhirter, ‘grass-fed’ refersto what the animal ate prior to production,but the term does not indicate whattheir living quarters were like, meaningthat cattle still could have been raised incramped quarters.“A ‘grass-fed’ animal does not have to
be out on pasture, rather it could be fedharvested grass within a feedlot and it
Organic, natural and grass-fed – ohmy!Deciphering what food labels really mean BY ALISON STANTON
“Eating ‘organic’ and‘natural’ food does notguarantee a lower-calorie or lower-fat food.As always, read thenutrition facts food labeland ingredients to try andmake the best healthyfood decision.”
— Katie McWhirter, MS, RD
could also have been fed hormones andantibiotics,” Wharton explained. “I’m notcondemning or condoning any of thesepractices. But I do mean to point out thatthe term ‘grass-fed’ suggests a cow outon a green hill munching on grass. Thisidealistic image is likely not close to thereality in many cases.”
Farm-freshThe term ‘farm-fresh’ is all-togetherunregulated, Wharton noted.“It’s just a marketing term, so I suppose if
a product originated at a farm and wasn’tspoiled when it was bought, it could beconsidered ‘farm-fresh’,” he said. “Termslike ‘cage-free’ and ‘free-range’ are alldubious in their usage. Each has someregulation behind it, but that regulationis lax and does not reflect the image mostconsumers likely have when they see theseterms on food.”
Food resourcesUnited StatesDepartment of Agriculture:usda.gov
Arizona Dietetic Association:eatrightarizona.org
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“In just over 2.5 hours, we are able to completean autopsy on a donated brain. This iscritical in our research as the brain starts theprocess of decomposition immediately afterdeath. We then return the donor’s body tothe family, all within a few hours.”Browne added that by recovering the
tissue quickly, the Institute’s scientists areable to preserve the chemistry of live tissuewhich is very much in demand by scientistsand researchers across the globe.“We get requests from research facilities
as far away as Japan, Australia and Germanyasking for our tissue,” Browne said. “Braintissue fromArizona travels thousands ofmilesto help further all kinds ofmedical research.”
Dedicated to the study of neuro-degenerative diseases such as
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Breakthroughs in researchAs part of their body of research, theInstitute has developed a method toretrieve and grow adult stem cells frombrain tissue of deceased Alzheimer’s andParkinson’s patients, a breakthrough thatallows researchers to test treatments thatcould positively impact the progressionof these debilitating diseases.“We work with patients who are making
a real difference in medical researchfor Alzheimer’s by donating their timeand willing their brain to the Institutefor further study,” said Brian Browne,director of communications for BannerSun Health Research Institute. “Thanks tobrain donations, we are able to see howsuccessful our treatment is and are able tolook for improved ways to treat, preventand cure these diseases.”
‘Brain bank’ offers hopeto future generationsWorld-renowned repository of freshbrain tissue is in Sun City BY MARY SAMPEY
Neuro-degenerativediseaseresourcesAlzheimer’s Association: alz.org
American ParkinsonDisease Association:apdaparkinson.org
Banner SunHealthResearch Institute:BannerSHRI.org or 623-832-5328
BarrowNeurological Institute atSt.Joseph’sHospitalandMedicalCenter:thebarrow.org
Physicians at Banner Sun Health Research Institute conduct an autopsy on a donated brain.
Brain donationTo date, the Institute has received morethan 1,500 donated brains, with another1,500 ‘willed’ brains yet to come.
“We receive donations from Alzheimer’sand Parkinson’s patients but also fromhealthy donors as well,” Browne explained.“This allows us to compare the tissues andhelps further our research.”If someone has willed their brain, at
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“The Banner Sun HealthResearch Institute’sbrain bank is known forproviding the freshesttissue in the world.”
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6 interestingbrain factsDid youknow that thehumanbrain:
1 weighs about 3 pounds
2 is made up of about75 percent water
3 uses 20 percent of thebody’s total oxygen
4 can process information atabout 268 miles an hour
5 generates between 10 and23 watts of energy whileawake, or enough energyto power a light bulb
6 can live for 4 to 6 minuteswithout oxygen
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offer relief because the hearing aid bringsin more sound, helping to maskthe tinnitus.The bottom line is there is help
for tinnitus.“I suggest if a person is suffering from
tinnitus that they check with a physicianwho specializes in the ear,” Baber said.“Middle-ear tinnitus can be treated.”
is so pervasive, he said that people canbecome completely focused on it withmany sufferers reporting that it interfereswith them getting to sleep.
Help is availableBaber and Maznio both said there isno cure for tinnitus. However, there areseveral therapies that can be tried tohelp reduce the ringing sounds that are ahallmark of the condition.“Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) is
a longer-term therapy for reducing thepatient’s anxiety and awareness of thedisturbances in their head,” Maznio said.“Another option is to use a hearing deviceor ambient sound-maker that emitsmasking sounds. For many individuals, ahearing aid that is capable of amplifyingambient noise in the high frequencies,which are sounds their brain is currentlymissing, is also helpful.”Baber agreed, adding that since many
people with tinnitus also have a hearingissue, the use of hearing aids can indeed
Approximately 50 million adults sufferfrom tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
Of this number, about 12 million sufferfrom constant buzzing and ringing severeenough to have a significant negativeimpact on their daily lives.Edward Maznio, President of PurTone
Hearing Centers LLC, said that for mostpeople who struggle with tinnitus, noiseexposure during their lifetime is the mainculprit. He said that the ringing oftencoincides with hearing loss in the highfrequency ranges.Robert Baber, a board-certified hearing
instrument specialist and owner of 21Miracle-Ear Centers located throughoutArizona, noted that another commoncause of tinnitus is head injury. “It can alsobe a side effect of medications such asaspirin or certainototoxic drugs,”he explained.“Becausetinnitus is usuallyaccompaniedby hearing loss andcan be a symptomof a more seriousdisorder, it is importantto have it evaluatedby your physician.”
Varied effectsBaber said that tinnitusoften directly affectsnot only a person’shearing, but also theiremotions.“Some people with
tinnitus are annoyed,bothered, depressed,anxious or angryabout it,” he said.Because tinnitus
Tinnitus: help is availableRinging in the ears is more than just an annoyance BY ALISON STANTON
What are some tinnitusrelief remedies?
The following remedies may beof benefit to some individuals. Asalways, check with your health-careprovider to assess your particularmedical situation.
• Reducing or avoiding caffeineand salt intake, as well as quittingsmoking, may help relieve tinnitussymptoms.
• Some tinnitus patients havebeen found to have lower zinclevels and may benefit from zincsupplementation.
• One study showedmelatoninmay help tinnitus sufferers,particularly those with disturbedsleep due to the tinnitus. However,this has not yet been verifiedin controlled studies.
• Some behavioral and cognitivetherapies have been successfulin treating tinnitus. Seeking outa multidisciplinary program ata tinnitus center may improvechances of successful treatment.
Source: MedicineNet.com
TinnitusresourcesAmerican Academy of Audiology:audiology.org
American Academyof Otolaryngology:entnet.org
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association:asha.org
American Tinnitus Association:ata.org
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DIABETES & HEART DISEASEJune 14, noon–1 p.m.Mountain VistaMedical Center1301 S. Crismon Rd., MesaRegister: 877-924-WELL (9355)
TAI CHIJune 15, 9–10 a.m.Humana Guidance Center5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa480-325-4707
HEALTHY COOKINGJune 18, 10–11 a.m.Humana Guidance Center5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa480-325-4707
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATIONEXERCISE PROGRAMJune 19 & 26, 9–10 a.m.Tempe St. Luke’s1500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe877-351-WELL (9355)
SKIN CANCER FACTSJune 25, noon–1 p.m.Mountain VistaMedical Center1301 S. Crismon Rd., MesaRegister: 877-924-WELL (9355)
PROSTATECANCER
US TOO SUPPORT GROUPJune 11, 7 p.m.St. Joseph’s350W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix602-242-3131
SUPPORT GROUPJune 18, 4–5:30 p.m.Chandler Regional1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
SUPPORT GROUPJune 25, 7–9 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
BREASTCANCER
METASTATIC SUPPORT GROUPJune 6, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
All groups and events are believed,but not guaranteed, to be free unlessotherwise stated. Every effort has beenmade to verify accuracy, but please callbefore attending to confirm details.
WELLNESS
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SEMINARVarious dates, times & locationsSt. Luke’s, PhoenixTempe St. Luke’s, Tempe800-248-5553
BARIATRIC INFO SESSIONJune 6, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.;June 14, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Banner Gateway1900 N. Higley Rd., Gilbert480-543-2606
MANAGING BLOOD PRESSUREJune 6, 7–8 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcareat Barnes & Noble10500 N. 90 St., ScottsdaleRegister: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636
BONE SPURSJune 7, 6–7 p.m.Mountain VistaMedical Center1301 S. Crismon Rd., MesaRegister: 877-924-WELL (9355)
MINIMALLY INVASIVESPINE SURGERYJune 11, 6–7:30 p.m.Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy,ScottsdaleRegister: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636
HEARING TESTSJune 12, 13 & 14, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.John C. Lincoln Audiologistat TatumHealth Center18404 N. Tatum Blvd, PhoenixAppointments: 602-494-6237
GOOD EYE HEALTHJune 14, 9:30–10:30 a.m.By Sun Healthat Sun CityWest Recreation Center19803 RH Johnson Blvd, Sun CityWestRegister: tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
BENEFITS OF MEDITATIONJune 14, 1–2 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcareat Civic Center Library3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd, ScottsdaleRegister: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICSJune 19, 9–11 a.m.By Sun Health at Grandview Care Center14505W. Granite Valley Dr.,Sun CityWestWalk-ins welcome
MEDICATION: THE ABCs OF OTCsJune 19, 10–11 a.m.By Sun Health atFairway Recreation Center10600W. Peoria Ave., Sun CityRegister: tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
OCULAR HEALTH FORSPECIAL-NEEDS PATIENTSJune 19, 6:30–7:30 p.m.ByMidwestern Universityat Glendale Foothills Library19055 N. 57 Ave., Glendale623-930-3868
LIVINGWITH KNEE PAINJune 20, 6 p.m.Arrowhead Hospital18701 N. 67 Ave., GlendaleRegister: azhealthyhours.com;855-292-9355
BRAIN FITNESS FUNJune 21, 1–2 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcareat Desert Foothills Library38442 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave CreekRegister: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636
MEN’S DISABILITY ISSUES GROUPJune 21, 5:30–7 p.m.Disability Empowerment Center5025 E.Washington St., Phoenix602-980-3232
LASER SPINE INSTITUTEMINIMALLY INVASIVESPINE SURGERYJune 21, 6 p.m. & June 23, 10 a.m.Laser Spine Institute8888 E. Raintree Dr., ScottsdaleRegister: SpineSeminar.com;866-811-3275
PALLIATIVE CARE VS. HOSPICEJune 26, 10–11 a.m.By Sun Healthat Sun City Church of the Nazarene14636 N. DelWebb Blvd, Sun CityRegister: tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
LASER SPINE INSTITUTEMINIMALLY INVASIVESPINE SURGERYJune 27, noonWindemere Hotel and Conference Center5750 E. Main St., MesaRegister: SpineSeminar.com;866-811-3275
FALL PREVENTIONJune 28, 10–11 a.m.By Sun Health at La Loma Village14154 Denny Blvd, Litchfield ParkRegister: tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
MEDICATION SAFETYJune 28, 1–2 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcareat Civic Center Library3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd, ScottsdaleRegister: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636
HEART/STROKE
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILUREJune 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:30–7:30 p.m.Chandler Regional475 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
WOMEN’S HEART HEALTHJune 13, 1–2 p.m.By Scottsdale Healthcareat Appaloosa Library7377 E. Silverstone Dr., ScottsdaleRegister: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636
STROKE SUPPORT GROUPJune 13, 2:30–4 p.m.Chandler Regional475 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler480-728-3828
STROKE SUPPORT GROUPJune 19, 10 a.m.–noonCowden Center atJohn C. Lincoln NorthMountain9202 N. Second St., PhoenixRegister: 602-331-8432
HEART-HEALTHY EATINGJune 19, 11 a.m.–noonBanner Heart Hospital6750 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa480-854-5401
STROKE SUPPORT GROUPJune 19, 3–4 p.m.Mountain VistaMedical Center1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa877-924-WELL (9355)
MENDED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUPJune 20, 6:30 p.m.Banner Heart Hospital6750 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa480-854-5070
LIVINGWITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATIONJune 23, 9 a.m.–noonSt. Joseph’s350W. Thomas Rd., PhoenixRegister: 877-602-4111
DIABETES
TAKING CONTROL OFDIABETESWORKSHOPVarious dates, 10 a.m.–noonPhoenix Baptist Hospital2000W. Bethany Home Rd., PhoenixRegister: azhealthyhours.com;855-292-9355
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPJune 11, 3–4 p.m.Mountain VistaMedical Center1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa877-924-WELL (9355)
INSULIN PUMPERSSUPPORT GROUPJune 11, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Cowden Center atJohn C. Lincoln NorthMountain9202 N. Second St., Phoenix602-870-6060
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPJune 14, 1–2 p.m.St. Luke’s1800 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix877-351-WELL (9355)
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUPJune 20, 7–8:30 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-5195
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERSJune 7, 1:30–3 p.m.Tempe St. Luke’s1500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe877-351-WELL (9355)
MANAGE & PREVENTCHALLENGING BEHAVIORSJune 8, 10:30 a.m.–noonBy Banner Alzheimer’sat Rio Vista Recreation Center8866W. Thunderbird Rd., PeoriaRegister: 602-230-CARE (2272)
PHOENIX EARLY-STAGESUPPORT GROUPJune 14 & 28, 9–10 a.m.By The Alzheimer’s Associationat Parkway Community Church1752 E. Maryland Ave., PhoenixRegister: 602-528-0545
SUN LAKES EARLY-STAGESUPPORT GROUPJune 14 & 28, 9–10 a.m.By The Alzheimer’s Associationat Sun Lakes UnitedMethodist Church2958 E. Riggs Rd., Sun LakesRegister: 602-528-0545
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP(lunch provided)June 17, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.St. Joseph’s Huger Mercy Living Center2345W. Orangewood Ave., Phoenix602-406-5600
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERSJune 19, 12:30–2 p.m.By Duet at Church of the Beatitudes555W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix602-274-5022
COMPASS FOR CAREGIVERSJune 21, 10–11:30 a.m.;June 28, 4–5:30 p.m.Banner Alzheimer’s901 E.Willetta St., PhoenixRegister: 602-839-6850;[email protected]
ALZHEIMER’S &CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASEJune 22, 10–11 a.m.By Sun Health and Banner Sun HealthResearch Instituteat Colonnade Recreation Village19116 ColonnadeWay, SurpriseRegister: tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
COMPASS FOR CAREGIVERSJune 25, 6–7:30 p.m.By Sun Healthat Colonnade Recreation Village19116 ColonnadeWay, SurpriseRegister: tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
PARKINSON’S
EXERCISE CLASSES; TAI CHI;QIGONG &MEDITATION; HISPANICPAINTINGWORKSHOPSVarious dates, times and locationsBy theMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’s602-406-6131
WESTSIDE TREMBLE CLEFS(singing program)June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m.–noonByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’sShepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church11025 N. 111 Ave., Sun City602-406-3840
PARKINSON’S DANCE-ARCADIAJune 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1:30–3 p.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’sBrick’s Studio4550 E. Indian School Rd., PhoenixRegister: 602-406-6903
EASTSIDE TREMBLE CLEFS(singing program)June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4–6 p.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’sGranite Reef Senior Center1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale602-406-3840
PARKINSON’S DANCE-PARADISE VALLEYJune 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1:30–3 p.m.ByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’sElizabeth KeithMovement Education16620 N. 40 St., PhoenixRegister: 602-406-6903
PARKINSON’S CAREGIVERS (DUET)June 13, 1:30–3 p.m.Church of the Beatitudes555W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix602-274-5022
SENIORS
GRANDPARENTS RAISINGGRANDCHILDREN (DUET)Various dates, times & locations602-274-5022
NEWLY DIAGNOSEDJune 7 & 21, 6–8 p.m.Co-sponsored byTheWellness CommunityJohn C. Lincoln Breast Center19646 N. 27 Ave., Phoenix602-712-1006
YOGA FOR RECOVERYJune 7 & 21, 6–8 p.m.Co-sponsored byTheWellness CommunityJohn C. LincolnMedical Office Bldg 119841 N. 27 Ave., Phoenix602-712-1006
BOSOM BUDDIES/WEST VALLEYJune 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m.La Quinta Inn & Suites16321 N. 83 Ave., Peoria623-979-4279
BOSOM BUDDIES/AHWATUKEE CHANDLERJune 9, 10 a.m.–noonMorrison Building (next to ChandlerRegional Medical Center)1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-893-8900
SUPPORT GROUPJune 9, 10 a.m.–noonVirginia G. Piper Cancer Centerat Scottsdale Healthcare10460 N. 92 St., ScottsdaleRegister: [email protected];480-323-1990
YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITIONJune 12, 6–8 p.m.John C. Lincoln Breast Center19646 N. 27 Ave., Phoenix602-712-1006
BOSOM BUDDIES/EAST VALLEYJune 12, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Women’s Center atBaywoodMedical Center6644 E. Baywood Ave., Mesa480-969-4119
EAST VALLEY YOUNG SURVIVORS(age 40 and under)June 16, 10 a.m.–noonDynamic Life Coaching Center1701 S. Mill Ave., Tempe480-326-7023
BLACKS AGAINST BREAST CANCERJune 17, 3–5 p.m.TheWellness Community360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix602-320-0502
BOSOM BUDDIES/SCOTTSDALEJune 19, 10 a.m.–noonScottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak7400 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy,Scottsdale623-236-6616
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June 19Total hipreplacement surgeryWHAT: Learn the benefits of theless-invasive anterior approachto total hip replacement.WHERE: Scottsdale HealthcareThompson Peak, 7400 E.Thompson Peak Pkwy, ScottsdaleTIME: 6–7:30 p.m.REGISTER: shc.org/events;480-882-4636
June 20Power of Attorney& LivingWillsWHAT: Learn the importanceof and details surrounding signinga Power of Attorney and/ora LivingWill.WHERE: Banner Thunderbird,5555W. Thunderbird Rd., GlendaleTIME: 5:30–7 p.m.REGISTER: 602-230-CARE (2273)
June 7, 14 & 21Kidney-Smart SeriesWHAT: Informative series forthose recently diagnosed or thosewho’ve beenmanaging kidneydisease for years.JUNE 7: Renal failureJUNE 14: Livingwith early-stagechronic kidney diseaseJUNE 21: Livingwith late-stagechronic kidney diseaseWHERE: Sun City Church of theNazarene, 14636 N. DelWebbBlvd, Sun CityTIME: 9:30–11 a.m.REGISTER: 623-455-5633;tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012SPONSORED BY: Sun Health
June 28Health Fair& COPD sessionsWHAT:Have your blood pressuretaken, learn about the SunHealthMedicationManagementprogram, take a risk assessmentfor COPD and learn how tomaintain your lung health.WHERE: Sun Health Resale andGift Shop, 14668 N. DelWebbBlvd, Sun CityTIME: 9 a.m.–1 p.m.COPD ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS:9 a.m. and 11 a.m.REGISTRATION REQUIREDFOR COPD SESSIONS ONLY:tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
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SUPPORT GROUPJune 26, 5–6:15 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
ADVANCED BREAST CANCERJune 28, 6–8 p.m.John C. Lincoln Breast Center19646 N. 27 Ave, [email protected];623-236-6616
CANCERSUPPORTGROUPS
ORAL, HEAD & NECKJune 6, 5:30–7:30 p.m.Chandler Regional1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
CANCERJune 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2–3:30 p.m.Chandler Regional1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
LUNGJune 9, 1–3 p.m.By St. Joseph’sat TheWellness Community360 E. Palm Ln., Phoenix602-712-1006
GYNECOLOGICJune 12, 5–6:15 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
FACING FORWARD (WOMEN)June 13, 1–3 p.m.Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center atScottsdale Healthcare10460 N. 92 St., ScottsdaleRegister: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636
THYROIDJune 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Chandler Regional1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
CANCERJune 19, 5–6:15 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
ORAL, HEAD & NECKJune 20, 4:30–6:30 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMAJune 20, 6–7:30 p.m.Chandler Regional1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
ESOPHAGEALJune 21, 6–7:30 p.m.Banner Good Samaritan1111 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix602-839-4970; 602-264-0240
CANCER INFO
TEA PARTY (WOMENWITH CANCER)June 6, 2–4 p.m.By Face in theMirror Foundationat St. Joseph’s350W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix480-443-1344
GENTLE YOGAJune 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4 p.m.Banner MD Anderson2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert480-256-4141
CHAIR YOGAJune 11, 18 & 25, 10 a.m.Banner MD Anderson2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert480-256-4141
YOGA, RELAXATION &VISUALIZATIONJune 11, 4–5:30 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
DRUMMING CIRCLEJune 11, 6–7:30 p.m.Virginia G. Piper Cancer Centerat Scottsdale Healthcare10460 N. 92 St., ScottsdaleRegister: shc.org/events; 480-882-4636
LIVING & COPINGJune 12, 4 p.m.Banner MD Anderson2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert480-256-4141
TAI CHI &MANAGINGSLEEP DIFFICULTIESJune 12, 4–5:30 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
LIVINGWELL &MASSAGEJune 13, 4–5:30 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
UNDERSTANDINGTREATMENT & NUTRITIONJune 14, 4–5:30 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
WRITING FORWELLNESSJune 20, 9–11 a.m.By Sun Health & TheWellnessCommunity-AZGrandview Care Center14505W.Granite Valley Dr., Sun CityWestRegister: tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
JOURNEY TOWELLNESSJune 20, 4 p.m.Banner MD Anderson2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert480-256-4141
PARENTING/KIDS
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPJune 6, 13 & 20, 10–11 a.m.Phoenix Baptist Hospital2000W. Bethany Home Rd., PhoenixRegister: abrazohealth.com/newborn;855-292-9355
BREASTFEEDINGJune 6, 13, 20 & 27, 11 a.m.Chandler Regional1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSIONJune 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1–2:30 p.m.Chandler Regional1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPJune 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1–2:30 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-3035
BREASTFEEDINGJune 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m.Mercy Gilbert3555 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert480-728-5414
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSIONJune 12, 19 & 26, 10–11:30 a.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-5292
JUST FOR DADSJune 28, 6–8 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa602-230-CARE (2273)
SUPPORTGROUPS
BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORSJune 11, 7–8:15 p.m.St. Joseph’s BarrowNeurological Institute350W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix602-406-3333
GRIEFJune 12 & 26, 4:30–6 p.m.By Hospice of the ValleyVirginia G. Piper Cancer Centerat Scottsdale Healthcare10460 N. 92 St., Scottsdale480-323-1321
HUNTINGTON’SJune 18, 6–8 p.m.St. Joseph’s350W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix602-406-4931
SYRINGO & CHIARIJune 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.St. Joseph’s BarrowNeurological Institute114W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix623-561-9606
BRAIN TUMORJune 26, 6–8 p.m.St. Joseph’s350W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix623-205-6446
WOMENWITHMULTIPLE SCLEROSISJune 30, 10 a.m.St. Joseph’s350W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix480-829-6563
CAREGIVERS
CAREGIVERS (DUET)Various dates, times & locations602-274-5022
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPJune 6, 10:30 a.m.–noonJohn C. Lincoln NorthMountain9202 N. Second St., Phoenix602-870-6374
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPJune 11St. Joseph’s Outpatient Rehabilitation114W. Thomas Rd., PhoenixCall for time: 602-406-6688
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPJune 13, 2:30–4 p.m.Mountain VistaMedical Center1301 S. Crismon Rd., Mesa877-924-WELL (9355)
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUPJune 27, 2:30–3:30 p.m.St. Luke’s1800 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix877-351-WELL (9355)
BETTERBREATHERS
BETTER BREATHERSJune 11, 2–3 p.m.By Sun Healthat Colonnade Recreation Village19116 ColonnadeWay, SurpriseRegister: tinyurl.com/SHCommEd2012;623-455-5633
BETTER BREATHERSJune 20, 2–3 p.m.Chandler Regional1875W. Frye Rd., Chandler480-728-5414
BETTER BREATHERSJune 28, 1:30–3 p.m.John C. Lincoln NorthMountain9202 N. Second St., Phoenix602-870-6060
HISPANIC ISSUES
VOCES UNIDAS(Spanish singing program forParkinson’s patients)June 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 a.m.–noonByMuhammad Ali Parkinson Centerat St. Joseph’sChurch of the Beatitudes555W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix602-406-2453
SPANISH-SPEAKING CANCERSUPPORT GROUPJune 12, 6–7:30 p.m.Banner Desert1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa480-412-HOPE (4673)
UNA REUNION(Latino Cancer Outreach Task Force)June 19, 6–7:30 p.m.UA Cancer Center at St. Joseph’s500W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix602-567-7640
Question:What is an ‘opticnerve drusen’?
ANSWER: Drusen of the opticnerve are deposits of degenerativematerial that accumulategradually within the fibers thatcomprise that nerve, attractingcalcium and ultimately puttingpressure on some of the healthynerve fibers. Because the opticnerve fibers transmit everythingseen by the retina to the brainto be interpreted, any threatto the integrity of that nervecan diminish a person’s sight.Estimates of the number of eyesharboring optic nerve drusenhave ranged anywhere from0.3 percent to 2.4 percent, butfortunatelymany of these sufferno visual effects. Indeed, mostpatients whose eyes harbordrusen are unaware of theirpresence, sincemost of the visualdeficits occur in the peripheral,rather than the center of vision.Although there is no definitive
treatment for optic nerve drusen,once they are diagnosed, patientsmust bemonitored carefully forchanges in peripheral vision andcertain associated abnormalitiesthat can affect the circulationof blood in the back of the eye.Finally, other conditions affectingthe optic nerve, like glaucoma,must be addressed evenmorecarefully in an eye that has opticnerve drusen.Steven Cobb,M.D., FACS,Ophthalmology Department,Mayo Clinic Arizona
Question:How can I protectmy babyfromwhooping cough?
ANSWER: Whooping cough (alsoknown as Pertussis) can be serious,and even fatal, in newborns. Thishighly contagious disease producesuncontrollable coughing and ahorrible ‘whooping’ soundwhenchildren try to breathe.Public health officials call the best
line of defense ‘cocooning’,meaningthat sincenewborns cannot be safelyimmunized until twomonths of age,thosewith closest contact should beimmunized as a layer of protection.The Tdap vaccine (tetanus anddiphtheria) is safe and effective andshould be given to all adult familymemberswhowill care for the baby.Young siblings should have beenimmunized as part of the normalchildhood series,while siblings ages11-19mayneed a booster.In the past it was suggested
that women be immunizedimmediately after delivery,although the Centers for DiseaseControl now recommendsvaccination for pregnant womenwho are not current with theirTdap immunizations. Ideally givenduring the third trimester or late inthe second trimester of pregnancy,the Tdap provides immunizationfor mom and even some earlyprotection for her developing baby.Talk to your family and plan
ahead. You, and your new baby,will breathe easier because you did.PaulMikel, M.D.,Obstetrics and Gynecology,Banner Health Center, Maricopa
Question:Why do hearing aidshave somany channels?
ANSWER: The reason that themajority of today’s hearing aidshavemultiple channels is thateach channel represents a portionof the frequency range importantfor understanding speech.One advantage ofmultiple
channels is that features can beprogrammed differently to reflectchanges in the person’s hearingacross frequencies. Being able toshape the frequencies allows forbetter understanding of speech,which is the primary purpose ofhearing aids.There is no consensus
regarding howmany channelsare enough (or howmany aretoomany); to some extent, thisdepends on the feature utilizedwithin the channels. Since noteveryone needs the same amountof channels in their hearing aids,you should discuss with yourhearing health-care professionalthe benefits of multiple channelsandwhat will be best for you.Robert Baber, Board-CertifiedHearing Instrument Specialist andowner of 21Miracle-Ear Centerslocated throughout Arizona
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Chandler RegionalMedicalCenter: ChandlerRegional.orgDuet, Partners inHealth & Aging: duetaz.orgHealthSouth Rehabilitation:healthsouth.com
John C. Lincoln Hospital: JCL.com
Laser Spine Institute:LaserSpineInstitute.com
Mercy GilbertMedical Center:MercyGilbert.org
Abrazo Health Care (ArizonaHeart Hospital, Arizona HeartInstitute, Arrowhead Hospital,Maryvale Hospital, ParadiseValley Hospital, Phoenix BaptistHospital, West Valley Hospital):abrazohealth.com
Banner Health:bannerhealth.com
Cardon Children’sMedicalCenter: bannerhealth.com
Mountain VistaMedicalCenter:mvmedicalcenter.comScottsdale Healthcare: shc.orgSt. Joseph’s HospitalandMedical Center:stjosephs-phx.org
St. Luke’sMedical Center,Phoenix: stlukesmedcenter.comTempe St. Luke’s:tempestlukeshospital.com
TheWellness Community-AZ:twccaz.org
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Because of Mayo Clinic’s collaborative model of care, Richard had an entire team ofexperts focused on his recovery. Now, he is cancer-free and working with other survivorsto share their lives through art and encourage people to get regular screenings. For over100 years, people from all walks of life have come to Mayo Clinic for answers. Mayo isan in-network provider for millions of people and a physician referral is not typicallyrequired. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit mayoclinic.org/cancer or call (800) 446-2279.
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most common sign of a heart attack—mild or intense chest pain— it’s probablytoo late to prevent heart disease. It mayeven be too late to recover fully from thecrisis. But whether you’re 25 or 75, thereis plenty you can do now to help avoid ascary trip to the emergency room later.Medline Plus, a project of the U.S.
National Library of Medicine and theNational Institutes of Health (nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/heartdiseasesprevention.html)says these seven steps are important if youwant to avoid heart disease:1. Know your blood pressure and keepit under control
2. Exercise regularly3. Don’t smoke4. Get tested for diabetes and if you haveit, keep it under control
5. Know your cholesterol and triglyceridelevels and keep them under control
6. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables7. Maintain a healthy weight
Typical treatmentsIf you’re diagnosed with heart disease,treatment depends on symptoms and howfar the disease has progressed.Medication may be prescribed and/or
angioplasty and stent placement may beperformed, which do not require open-heart surgery (webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-procedures-surgeries).In a life-threatening situation,
coronary artery bypass surgery may berecommended. In addition, a cardiacrehabilitation program to help improveyour heart’s fitness is often prescribedafter a heart attack or diagnosis of heartdisease. Visitwebmd.com/heart-disease/news/20110516/cardiac-rehab-linked-reduced-risk-death for more info aboutcardiac rehabilitation.
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Heart-relatedresourcesAmerican Heart Association:heart.org; 800-242-8721
Arizona Heart Foundation:azheartfoundation.org; 602-200-0437
Arizona Heart Institute:azheart.com
CDC’s Division for Heart Diseaseand Stroke Prevention: cdc.gov/dhdsp; 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
Hands-only CPR: handsonlycpr.org;877-AHA-4CPR (877-242-4277)
Save Hearts in Arizona Registryand Education: azshare.gov;602-364-0580
Sudden Cardiac ArrestFoundation: sca-aware.org;877-722-8641
University of Arizona SarverHeart Center: heart.arizona.edu;520-626-6332 or 800-665-2328
Prostate and coloncancer resourcesAmerican Cancer Society: cancer.org;602-224-0524 or 800-227-2345
Colon Cancer Alliance of CentralArizona: ccalliance.org/centralaz;877-422-2030
Prostate Community Actionin Arizona: pcainaz.org
Us TOO Prostate Cancer Education& Support Network: ustoo.com;800-80-UsTOO (800-808-7866)
4 heart attacksigns and symptoms
Experts advise that if anyonenotices these symptoms, theyshould immediately seekmedical attention:
1 Chest pain or discomfort thatcan feel like uncomfortablepressure, fullness, squeezingor pain in the chest. It maylast for more than a fewminutes or it can come and go.
2 Discomfort or pain in otherareas such as one or botharms, the neck, jaw, backor stomach.
3 Shortness of breath,lightheadedness, nauseaor sweating.
4 Abdominal discomfort thatmay feel like indigestion.
Prostate cancer notjust a ‘senior’ diseaseIn June 2009, at age 40, Tempe policedetective Tim Barber was diagnosed withadvanced prostate cancer. Active andseemingly healthy, the diagnosis cameas a shock to him and his loved ones.“My dad handled his diagnosis like
a true hero. He never let it get him downand he did not let it stop him fromliving his life,” said Brittany Barber, his20-year-old daughter.Barber, who underwent a series of
treatments, succumbed to the diseasein August 2011 at age 42. Up to just daysbefore his passing, he spread awarenessof prostate cancer and early testing toanyone who would listen, includingseveral local media outlets.“He made it his personal mission to tell
everyone he could that men should get aPSA test at age 40 to get a baseline readingor at age 35 if they have family history,”Brittany said. “Prostate cancer is almost 100percent treatable if caught early. No manshould die from this silent killer, and earlydetection is key to making that happen.”
Tim and Brittany Barber at an ArizonaDiamondbacks baseball game in May 2011
According to the American CancerSociety (ACS), one in six men will
develop prostate cancer in his lifetime,while one in 20 people of both sexes willdevelop colorectal (colon) cancer.But even with such startling statistics,
there is plenty of hope. There are morethan 2.5 million prostate cancer survivorsin the U.S., cites ACS findings. And, thanksto advancing technology and regularscreenings, more men and women aresurviving colon cancer than ever before.
Prostate cancerLocated at the bottom of a man’s bladder,the prostate is a small gland that can causebig problems.
Symptoms of prostate cancer can include:• Frequent, difficult or painful urination• Blood in the urine• Pelvic and other bone pain• Painful ejaculation• Loss of appetite and weight
Prostate cancer can be found bytesting for prostate-specific antigen (PSA)in a man’s blood or by a digital rectalexam (DRE). The ACS recommends thatscreening takes place between the agesof 40 and 50 depending on a patient’srisk factors. If diagnosed, prostate canceris treated by everything from ‘watchfulwaiting’ (waiting to see how the cancerprogresses) to surgery and chemotherapy,depending on the severity.
Colon cancerColon cancer occurs in both men andwomen. Some of the symptoms of thedisease can be nebulous and related tomany other issues, some serious andsome not.A sampling of symptoms that would
warrant further checking include a changein bowel habits, abdominal discomfortand bleeding from the rectum.The most common screening method
for colon cancer is colonoscopy, butseveral other less-invasive proceduresare available, too. The ACS recommendsthat both men and women receiveregular screenings beginning at age 50 orsooner, depending on symptoms and/orfamily history.Most colon cancer patients are treated
with surgery and chemotherapy.
Prostate and colon cancerWhat every man should know BY MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON
Dr. GraysonWheatley III, a cardiovascularsurgeonatArizonaHeart Institute, showsastent,oneof themany treatments for heart disease.
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We’ve all heard that Arizona hasa high incidence of skin cancer.
Where exactly we rank compared to otherplaces is open to interpretation (somesay second in the world, behind onlyAustralia), but it’s certainly indisputablethat skin cancer is no stranger here.Yet most skin cancer is highly curablewhen caught early and it’s often highlypreventable, too. Here are some of thebest methods for prevention, along withways to recognize the most commonskin cancer signs.
Protect yourselfProlonged sun exposure is the leadingcause of skin cancer, so protecting yourselfwith clothing, hats and sunscreen is a first-line defense in preventing skin cancer.“Theminimumsunscreen recommendation
is at least SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 30 orabove,” said Mark Gimbel, M.D., a surgicaloncologist at Banner MD Anderson CancerCenter in Gilbert. SPF is a measure of sunprotection effectiveness from the sun’sUV (ultraviolet) rays, which cause damageto the skin. Gimbel added that an SPF of30 gives you a 97 percent blockage of theUV rays and anything higher is a smallincremental increase.You can reduce the risk of UV exposure
by avoiding the outdoors when the sunis at its peak, from 10 a.m. to about4 p.m., according to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention. When you dogo out in the sun, the formulation of thesunscreen you use doesn’t matter as muchas how you use it. Gimbel said that bothspray and cream sunscreen products workeffectively if applied correctly.“The recommendation is to reapply
every two hours if outside and morefrequently if swimming or sweating,”he said. “This refers to even waterproofsunscreen, because although it’swaterproof, it still comes off and you needto get another coat on.”Be sure to look for a product that blocks
both UVA and UVB rays. Although UVA raysdon’t cause sunburn, they can cause deepdamage that can lead to melanoma. WhileUVB rays can cause skin cancer, they alsodamage the skin’s outer layers which leadsto skin reddening, sunburn and wrinkling.
What about tanning bedsA number of experts agree that tanningbeds should be avoided.“Tanning beds, from a medical
perspective, have no redeeming features,”said Scott Tannehill, M.D., of ArizonaRadiation Oncology Specialists. “Theyclaim to reduce harmful UV exposure,
and in some states there may be less riskper hour from a tanning booth comparedto the ‘real’ sun, but tanning booths stillconfer an increased risk of skin cancer.”Indeed, researchers who published a
study in the 2002 Journal of the NationalCancer Institute (http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/94/3/224.full?sid=2eb4db28-0d04-4abe-8ca2-3cf28234441e), found thatpeople who use tanning devices such astanning beds and tanning lamps have anincreased risk of developing various typesof skin cancers.
Educate yourself“Early signs of skin cancer can include newareas of scaly redness,” Tannehill said. “Infact, most of these are benign, but earlyskin cancers can start out as an area ofscaly redness called actinic keratosis.”Others signs include a new lump or
mass on the skin or a non-healing ulcer.“Non-pigmented spots that are new anddon’t go away after six to eight weeks,or spots or moles that itch, bleed orgrow, should be checked by a medicalprofessional,” Tannehill said.Even if you aren’t spending time in the
sun now, prolonged exposure as a childcould put you at risk.
Skin cancer: what you need to knowIn Arizona, every month should be ‘skin cancer awareness month’ BY MARLENE MONTANEZ
“The damage that occurs to yourskin is a cumulative effect that happensover many years,” Gimbel said. “If, as achild, you had significant sun exposure,30 years later even those areas thataren’t exposed to the sun anymoreare damaged. It takes years for DNA todegrade enough to develop into skincancer.”In particular, if you remember getting
severe sunburns in your younger years,the best course of action is to see yourprimary care provider or dermatologistfor annual skin examinations.
Types of Skin CancerBasal cell carcinomaBasal cell carcinoma is themostcommon form of cancer in the UnitedStates. Themajority of these cancersoccur on the scalp or on areas of skinthat are regularly exposed to sunlightor other ultraviolet radiation.Symptoms of basal cell carcinoma
include a skin bump or growth that ispearly or waxy, white or light pink, orflesh-colored or brown. The growthmay bleed easily or not heal well.
Squamous cell carcinomaSquamous cell carcinoma is thesecond-most common type of skincancer, and like basal cell, oftenappears on the areasmost exposed tothe sun, i.e., the face, arms, ears, neckand/or hands. The primary symptomis a growing bump thatmay have arough, scaly surface and flat reddishpatches.Risk factors for squamous cell
carcinoma include having light-colored skin, blue or green eyes,or blonde or red hair. In addition,individuals who have experiencedlong-term daily sun exposure and/orhad numerous severe sunburns earlyin life are also at higher risk.
MelanomaMelanoma is themost dangeroustype of skin cancer. Risk factors formelanoma can include having closerelatives with a history of melanomaand/or having certain types of molesor multiple birthmarks.
Use the ‘ABCDE’ system to recognizesymptoms of melanoma:• Asymmetry: One half of themole isdifferent from the other half.
• Borders: Themole’s edges appear tobe irregular.
• Color: The color is different thanother moles on your skin or the spothas several colors.
• Diameter: The spot is larger than thediameter of a pencil eraser.
• Evolution: Themole keeps changingappearance.
Source: PubMedHealth, theU.S. National Library of Medicine;ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth
Skin cancerresourcesCenters for Disease Control andPrevention: cdc.gov/cancer/skin
Environmental Protection Agency:epa.gov/sunwise
SHADE Foundation of America:shadefoundation.org
Skin Cancer Foundation:skincancer.org
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