The University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute, a state-of-the-art radiology oncology center in partnership with Shands Hospital, the University of Florida and the State of Florida gives cancer patients in the Southeast access to experienced doctors and innovative approaches to cancer treatment. Not only does it provide the best in cancer treatment, it is also in the forefront of the field of cancer therapeutics through clinical and basic research.

According to the institute, proton therapy promises better outcomes for patients undergoing cancer treatment, with the potential for fewer side effects, especially in prostate cancer, cancer in children, lung cancer, cancers of the eye, and others. For more information, please visit http://www.floridaproton.org/.

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When you hear of Dr. Gary D. Kao, the Veterans Affairs (VA) radiation oncology doctor who admitted to sometimes missing his target when implanting radioactive seeds during prostate cancer surgeries, you would understand that had some of the patients posted their comments on a doctor review site, other patients may have asked more questions about brachytherapy, a type of radiation therapy used to treat cancer. Radiation therapy is the use of a type of energy, called ionizing radiation, to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

While Dr. Kao correctly admits that mistakes are commonplace in aiming seeds at the walnut-sized prostate, which sits near the bladder and rectum, the fact that he failed to notify the patients when the radioactive seeds missed the prostate or delivered insufficient doses, was in my opinion unethical. Dr. Kao should have atleast allayed their fears by correctly informing these patients of the likelihood of misplaced radioactive seeds, which could end up in the rectum instead of the prostate gland.

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High blood pressure, often regarded as the “silent killer,” is prevalent and some people don’t take it seriously. This video explains what high blood pressure does to the body.

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To some happiness is elusive, but to some it is just second nature. So when I read about a 72-year happiness study about what it takes to have lasting happiness, some of what I had known was in the happiness tips. Here are the tips in a nutshell:

• Have a healthy outlook in life
• Have fun and don’t take yourself too seriously
• Share your life with someone, be it a partner or a friend.

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I don’t necessarily think he did, but with thousands of people waiting for liver transplants, I am wondering how he got one so fast. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, 15,756 people were on the liver transplant waiting list as of 9:25 am today. So it is safe to say that as of the time of Steve Jobs liver Transplant, at least over 15,000 people were on the waiting list. Are the doctors that did his liver transplant telling me that he was the sickest patient out of the roughly 15,000 people on the waiting list? You decide for yourself. I rest my case.

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Yes it is confirmed, the King of Pop is dead. Michael Jackson has been looking sick for a while, but his sudden death from cardiac arrest came as a shock to many people including me. Dying at a young age of 50 at the UCLA Medical Center, his electrifying stage presence and iconic music videos will surely be missed. Some of his best-selling albums, including “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad” showed is musical talent and are sure to please many generations to come. You can wear black and one white glove to honor him in the next few days.

The Rev. Al Sharpton said: “Michael Jackson made culture accept a person of color.” Rest in Peace Michael Jackson, you will surely be missed. You can learn more about cardiac arrest from the American Heart Association.

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According to this article, here are the diseases and conditions that account for 75 percent of our healthcare costs:

• Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Prostate Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Obesity

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• Give your child a detailed, simple and clear explanation of what is going to happen.
• Be specific about which part of the body will be affected, and how it might feel.
• Allow your child to react — even if it includes anger, screaming or crying — but encourage communication about what he or she is feeling.
• Have your child practice the position that will be required — such as lying down, stretching out an arm, or curling up on one side.
• Talk about why the test or procedure is necessary and how it will help your child.
• Let your child make decisions whenever possible, such as the color of the bandage that may be applied

Source: HealthDay

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The big lesson learned is that not even eight kids can keep a marriage if couples don’t spend quality time alone. Like everything else in life, healthy relationships need time and effort to nurture and doing that with eight kids is difficult, but can be done. Couples should spend time nurturing their relationship and just don’t get in the “parents” mode indefinitely. Take time to do things together without the kids to build a marriage that is long lasting and may keep you healthier for a long time.

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Pilates is an exercise program that focuses on the core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of neutral alignment of the spine and strengthening the deep postural muscles that support this alignment, which are important to help alleviate and prevent back pain.

The Pilates exercise program
Pilates is an exercise system named after its originator, Joseph Pilates. Mr. Pilates developed this system in the early 1900’s to improve his health and to support the health of fellow World War I internees. Later, he incorporated the resistance of springs into rehabilitation programs for hospitalized patients, and then translated the use of springs into machines and created the unique equipment now used in the exercise system.

Important principles of the Pilates exercise program include:

• Use of mental focus to improve movement efficiency and muscle control
• Awareness of neutral spine alignment, or proper posture, throughout the exercises
• Development of the deep muscles of the back and abdomen to support this posture
• Use of breath to promote mental focusing and centering
• Creating length, strength, and flexibility in muscles

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