Pneumonia leads to shocking breast cancer diagnosis

#MiddleburyCT #BreastCancer #BRCA1Gene DEAR DR. ROACH: My 73-year-old wife has been diligent in getting her mammograms done, plus blood tests and doctor’s visits every three ... Continue Reading →

Chest CT can’t replace screening mammogram

#Middlebury #ChestCT #Mammogram #Vasectomy #ProstateCancer DEAR DR. ROACH: I am due to have a mammogram in July, but around the same time I am supposed to have a chest CT as a follow-up ... Continue Reading →

Some prostate cancers aggressive; some slow-growing

#Middlebury DEAR DR. ROACH: Every year, I used to get a physical, which included a prostate exam as well as blood tests with PSA. When my doctor retired, I had a hard time finding a ... Continue Reading →

Removal is best option for tumor inside kidney

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 62 years of age and in excellent health. I run or hike 3 miles or more on most days, and road bike, swim and weight train. I eat sensibly, and ... Continue Reading →

Prostate-shrinking medicines and cancer

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve had low-grade prostate cancer for several years and am presently on “active surveillance.” My PSAs have been high but steady, running ... Continue Reading →

Chest CT can’t replace screening mammogram

#Middlebury #Health #Mammogram DEAR DR. ROACH: I am due to have a mammogram, but around the same time I am supposed to have a chest CT as a follow-up to my chondrosarcoma cancer. I ... Continue Reading →

Insomnia one of many prednisone side effects

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I was prescribed prednisone 5 mg twice daily, but I had insomnia, itching and hot flashes from it. I stopped after four days but am still suffering ... Continue Reading →

Persistent cough can be tricky to treat

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: I went through many tests for a cough that lasted for 30 years. No treatments worked. The only sign my doctor could find was that my throat had scars ... Continue Reading →

Why do we have hair?

#Middlebury DEAR DR. ROACH: There is a question that has intrigued me for years: What is the purpose of underarm and pubic hair? I guess, for that matter, what is the purpose of any ... Continue Reading →

Diet can cut risk of prostate cancer

DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you believe that lycopene, which is found in certain foods such as cooked tomatoes, can help prevent prostate cancer? – C.R.O. ANSWER: Lycopene, a vitamin A-like ... Continue Reading →