HPV and the HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know

There are more than 100 strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Most are harmless, but some can lead to genital warts and cancer. But by getting routine pap smears and making sure you are vaccinated against HPV; you can significantly reduce your risk. Unfortunately, in recent years, the misinformation about HPV and the vaccine has increased thanks to social media, so it's important to distinguish truth from fiction. So here is what you need to know about HPV, how to prevent it, and whether the vaccine is right for you…

Medicine-Science, HealthJanelle KingJanuary 6, 2023HPV, SCIENCE, MEDICINEComment

Advice from Veteran Breast Cancer Specialist, Dr. Johnson-Miller

Recently, I had the privilege of talking to Dr. Denise Johnson-Miller, medical director of the breast program of El Camino Hospital in Northern California. As a leader in her field for more than thirty years, Dr. Johnson-Miller has practiced as a surgical oncologist, professor, and program director at many distinguished programs across the country including Rutgers and Stanford….

Medicine-Science, MedicineSarah ZimmermanNovember 16, 2022SCIENCE, MEDICINE, FEATUREDComment

For Those with Long-Haul COVID, the Virus Was Just the Beginning

“I wish people understood the reality of long-haul COVID. It’s hard to fathom going from perfectly healthy to completely debilitated in a few short weeks or months, but it is happening all over the world. This is going to pose such a challenge to health care and economies for many years to come”…

Mental Health, Medicine-Science, MedicineSarah ZimmermanMay 30, 2022COVID, SCIENCE, MEDICINEComment

Have You Ever Wondered About Sarcomas? Meet: Dr. Brittany Siontis, Sarcoma Medical Oncologist at The Mayo Clinic

Dr. Brittany L. Siontis is a medical oncologist with a specialty interest in sarcomas. What are sarcomas? Sarcomas are a rare, insidious, and little-understood cancer that can affect adults and children alike. Often misdiagnosed, sarcomas can begin either in the bones or in the soft tissue. For that reason, they are very difficult to catch in their early stages. Dr Siontis currently serves as the Principal Investigator of several active clinical trials at Mayo Clinic through the Sarcoma Medical Oncology Group and works closely with the non-profit Rein in Sarcoma, a resource for patients and families touched by this disease….

Health, Medicine-Science, MedicineThe Seam Editorial StaffJanuary 18, 2022SCIENCE, MEDICINEComment

Know Your Risk: 3 Common Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women. In fact, one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. But, with early detection, women have a survival rate of 86 percent. So, get to know your breasts, and don't ignore any unusual changes.

Medicine, Medicine-ScienceJanelle KingOctober 26, 2021breast cancer, HEALTH & WELLNESS, Medicine, SCIENCE, Science, BRCA, FEATUREDComment

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