The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show

How do you overcome negative thoughts and despair when first dealing with a cancer diagnosis?Having breasts is a key part of femininity and how you identify as a woman. If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, the constant fear of losing your breasts might never leave your mind.Having chemotherapy and getting miserably sick, all while trying to stay strong for your children and family can take a huge toll on you. It can be extremely difficult to stay positive.Here are five tips to help you mentally get throughout your breast cancer diagnosis: Stay positive Get spiritual Exercise Get Pretty Love yourself Listen in as Dr. Sherrie Campbell shares the five tips to help you see the beauty in your breast cancer.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy?According to new research, a single mastectomy might be more beneficial than a double mastectomy for young women who have early-stage breast cancer. More U.S. women with early stage breast cancer are opting to have both breasts removed as a precautionary measure. In fact, a 2014 study published in JAMA Surgery found that double mastectomy increased from 1.9 percent in 1998 to 11.2 percent in 2011. Despite this drastic increase, certain studies have found that having a double mastectomy does not improve survival rates. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy? Nicolas Ajkay, MD, FACS, shares whether a double or single mastectomy is best for the early stages of breast cancer.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy?According to new research, a single mastectomy might be more beneficial than a double mastectomy for young women who have early-stage breast cancer.More U.S. women with early stage breast cancer are opting to have both breasts removed as a precautionary measure. In fact, a 2014 study published in JAMA Surgery found that double mastectomy increased from 1.9 percent in 1998 to 11.2 percent in 2011.Despite this drastic increase, certain studies have found that having a double mastectomy does not improve survival rates.What are the advantages and disadvantages of a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy?Nicolas Ajkay, MD, FACS, shares whether a double or single mastectomy is best for the early stages of breast cancer.

Is there a way to preserve fertility while on this drug?Tamoxifen is an estrogen receptor that's used to treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. If you've been prescribed Tamoxifen, you have to take it for five years in order to help prevent the cancer from spreading. Like any medicine, Tamoxifen comes with a list of side effects, including anxiety, blurred vision, chest pain, cataracts, chills, cough, fever, pain or swelling in your legs, shortness of breath, menstrual changes, weight gain or loss, and many more. Since it is an estrogen receptor, many women who currently have or previously had breast cancer are worried about their fertility. In fact, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 30 percent of the 515 patients interviewed refused to take tamoxifen or stopped taking it because of fertility concerns. Can Tamoxifen cause infertility? Jacqueline Jeruss, MD, PhD, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss the study on Tamoxifen, and whether or not it can mess with your fertility.

Is there a way to preserve fertility while on this drug?Tamoxifen is an estrogen receptor that's used to treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. If you've been prescribed Tamoxifen, you have to take it for five years in order to help prevent the cancer from spreading.Like any medicine, Tamoxifen comes with a list of side effects, including anxiety, blurred vision, chest pain, cataracts, chills, cough, fever, pain or swelling in your legs, shortness of breath, menstrual changes, weight gain or loss, and many more.Since it is an estrogen receptor, many women who currently have or previously had breast cancer are worried about their fertility.In fact, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 30 percent of the 515 patients interviewed refused to take tamoxifen or stopped taking it because of fertility concerns.Can Tamoxifen cause infertility?Jacqueline Jeruss, MD, PhD, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss the study on Tamoxifen, and whether or not it can mess with your fertility.

How do you overcome negative thoughts and despair when first dealing with a cancer diagnosis?Having breasts is a key part of femininity and how you identify as a woman. If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, the constant fear of losing your breasts might never leave your mind.Having chemotherapy and getting miserably sick, all while trying to stay strong for your children and family can take a huge toll on you. It can be extremely difficult to stay positive.Here are five tips to help you mentally get throughout your breast cancer diagnosis: Stay positive Get spiritual Exercise Get Pretty Love yourself Listen in as Dr. Sherrie Campbell shares the five tips to help you see the beauty in your breast cancer.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy?According to new research, a single mastectomy might be more beneficial than a double mastectomy for young women who have early-stage breast cancer.More U.S. women with early stage breast cancer are opting to have both breasts removed as a precautionary measure. In fact, a 2014 study published in JAMA Surgery found that double mastectomy increased from 1.9 percent in 1998 to 11.2 percent in 2011.Despite this drastic increase, certain studies have found that having a double mastectomy does not improve survival rates.What are the advantages and disadvantages of a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy?Nicolas Ajkay, MD, FACS, shares whether a double or single mastectomy is best for the early stages of breast cancer.

Is there a way to preserve fertility while on this drug?Tamoxifen is an estrogen receptor that's used to treat and prevent certain types of breast cancer. If you've been prescribed Tamoxifen, you have to take it for five years in order to help prevent the cancer from spreading.Like any medicine, Tamoxifen comes with a list of side effects, including anxiety, blurred vision, chest pain, cataracts, chills, cough, fever, pain or swelling in your legs, shortness of breath, menstrual changes, weight gain or loss, and many more.Since it is an estrogen receptor, many women who currently have or previously had breast cancer are worried about their fertility.In fact, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 30 percent of the 515 patients interviewed refused to take tamoxifen or stopped taking it because of fertility concerns.Can Tamoxifen cause infertility?Jacqueline Jeruss, MD, PhD, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss the study on Tamoxifen, and whether or not it can mess with your fertility.

When looking for a green beauty product, what ingredients should you want in the product?When you think of "going green," you might tend to think of food, household products, or even your vehicles. You may not associate green with cosmetics. But, maybe you should. Did you know that 60 percent of what goes on your skin is absorbed into your body? Listen in as green beauty expert, Paige Padgett, shares green beauty rules for healthy, glowing skin.

When looking for a green beauty product, what ingredients should you want in the product?When you think of "going green," you might tend to think of food, household products, or even your vehicles.You may not associate green with cosmetics. But, maybe you should.Did you know that 60 percent of what goes on your skin is absorbed into your body?Listen in as green beauty expert, Paige Padgett, shares green beauty rules for healthy, glowing skin.

Why is there an increase in bike deaths among men and not women?According to a new report, fewer children are dying in bicycling accidents than they were 40 years ago; but, now more adults are. Many individuals may depend on bikes for transportation, as many cities have become extremely bike-friendly. But, is it causing more deaths? Data was taken from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Reporting System, which over a 38 year period, registered 27,911 deaths. The report also found that within the mortality rate among adults aged 35-54, men were six times more likely to die than women. Why is that? Listen in as Jeffrey Sankoff, MD, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss why cycling deaths are increasing in men.

Why is there an increase in bike deaths among men and not women?According to a new report, fewer children are dying in bicycling accidents than they were 40 years ago; but, now more adults are.Many individuals may depend on bikes for transportation, as many cities have become extremely bike-friendly. But, is it causing more deaths?Data was taken from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Reporting System, which over a 38 year period, registered 27,911 deaths.The report also found that within the mortality rate among adults aged 35-54, men were six times more likely to die than women.Why is that?Listen in as Jeffrey Sankoff, MD, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss why cycling deaths are increasing in men.

When looking for a green beauty product, what ingredients should you want in the product?When you think of "going green," you might tend to think of food, household products, or even your vehicles.You may not associate green with cosmetics. But, maybe you should.Did you know that 60 percent of what goes on your skin is absorbed into your body?Listen in as green beauty expert, Paige Padgett, shares green beauty rules for healthy, glowing skin.

Can country music nurture a suicidal mood?According to the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, more than 30,000 Americans commit suicide every year. It's been said that music can alter the way that you think, feel, or react to certain things. But, can music, specifically country music, help nurture a suicidal mood? Listen in as lead author of a recent study on this concept, Steven John Stack, PhD, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss the effects of country music on suicide.

Can country music nurture a suicidal mood?According to the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, more than 30,000 Americans commit suicide every year.It's been said that music can alter the way that you think, feel, or react to certain things. But, can music, specifically country music, help nurture a suicidal mood?Listen in as lead author of a recent study on this concept, Steven John Stack, PhD, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss the effects of country music on suicide.