Protect the Skin You’re In April 13, 2021 As temperatures begin to rise, people are looking for more ways to get outside and stay active, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown. Here’s a quick guide on the different types of skin cancer, the risks associated with it, and simple ways you can detect and prevent it. Preventative Care Seasonal Topics
Should You Get Routine Cancer Screenings During Coronavirus? April 13, 2021 See three cancer screenings you shouldn’t postpone during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic — and how Penn is making them safer. Coronavirus (COVID19) General Health Information Preventative Care
The COVID-19 Vaccine Can Impact Mammograms. What You Should Do (and Why You Shouldn’t Worry!). March 15, 2021 Some people develop temporary swelling in lymph nodes under the arm where they’re vaccinated. While we now know that this can be a normal response to the vaccine, this could be mistaken for a suspicious finding on your mammogram. To prevent false positives, some (but not all!) women are encouraged to delay mammograms by a few weeks so swelling can subside. Are you one of them? Coronavirus (COVID19) Preventative Care Women’s Health
Why Men Should Stay on Top of Health Screenings February 22, 2021 Even though we are nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is still important for patients, especially men to receive cancer screenings. Dr. Daniel Lee, a urologist at Penn Medicine, shares how early cancer screenings can save your life. Coronavirus (COVID19) Men’s Health
COVID-19 Vaccine Myths and Facts February 11, 2021 There’s been a lot of misinformation circulating about the COVID-19 vaccine. We’re setting the record straight about some of the most common COVID vaccine myths. Coronavirus (COVID19)
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