A landmark study published in JAMA Women’s Health has revealed a striking and sobering statistic: an estimated 17.9 million middle-aged women in the United States are overdue for at least one recommended cancer screening test. If you are between the ages of 45 and 65, this finding is directly relevant to you — and we […]
If you’ve seen recent news about alcohol and your health, you may be wondering what it actually means for you. A federal research report on alcohol — originally commissioned to help shape the nation’s dietary guidelines — was set aside and never officially released. Its authors have now published their findings independently in a peer-reviewed […]
A message from your OB-GYN care team | Spring 2025 New global research brings both encouraging news and a serious warning for women’s health. Cancer deaths are falling — but a new threat tied to obesity is quietly rising. As your OB-GYN care team, we want to make sure you have the full picture. A […]
In recent years, an alarming health trend has emerged that affects not just older adults, but increasingly younger people as well. According to research reported by CNN and NBC News and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans under the […]
Recent reports from the American Cancer Society (ACS) have highlighted a concerning shift in cancer demographics within the United States. While overall cancer survival rates have improved, there is an alarming increase in cancer diagnoses among young and middle-aged adults, particularly women. Additionally, significant disparities persist among different racial groups. Rising Cancer Incidence in Younger […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical recommendations, few issues are as contentious and closely scrutinized as breast cancer screening guidelines. Recently, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) sparked controversy by backtracking on its mammogram recommendations, raising questions about the implications for women’s health. Amidst this uncertainty, we at El Camino Women’s Medical Group […]
Breast cancer is a pervasive concern among women worldwide, with early detection being a crucial factor in improving outcomes and reducing mortality rates. At El Camino Women’s Medical Group we have always, consistently recommended annual mammograms starting at age 40, repeated every year, for all low-risk women. This leads to the best chance of early […]
The January 30th issue of the Radiology Business Journal highlighted a concerning trend – an increasing incidence of breast cancer among women under the age of 50 in the United States. The report underscores a notable rise in diagnosis rates, particularly among non-Hispanic Black women in their 20s and 30s. This upsetting trend has prompted experts […]
Guest post from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, MD Surgical Oncologist Founder of Hope & Beauty Can We Prevent Some Types Of Cancer By Changing Our Microbiome? The term “microbiome” applies to the combination of all of the gene sequences from a population of microbes in the human body. High-throughput DNA amplification and sequencing technologies of the microbial communities […]
Guest post from Dr. Shyamali Singhal, MD Surgical Oncologist Founder of Hope & Beauty What Should We Know About The “Forgotten Cancer” Why do we have a Sarcoma Awareness Month? Simply, sarcoma is still considered to be the “forgotten cancer.” Efforts to encourage research and drug development are made more challenging due to a lack of awareness […]