Dr. Panayiotis S Savvides MD

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  Hearing the news that you have breast cancer is an overwhelming and a life-changing moment, and breaking the news is just as hard too. Almost all patients, upon first hearing the diagnosis, become so overwhelmed that they feel some sort of "numbed" and cannot decide what to do next. It is often very...

• Colon Cancer

  What is colon cancer?Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine, also known as the colon. If the last segment of the colon, the rectum, has a cancerous growth, it is known as rectal carcinoma. These two conditions are collectively referred to as colorectal cancer.Carcinoma of the colon is the...

• The Best Ways to Discuss Diagnosis

  Every woman handles the early days after her breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis a little differently. Some women want to rush out and tell the world. For these women, just telling anyone makes the load seem a little lighter. Somehow when they share their troubles, it almost feels as though the...

• Prostate Cancer: What Are the Symptoms If It Is Not Asymptomatic?

  Prostate cancer tends to affect only men. The incidence of prostate cancer is on the increase and tends to be more common in the western world. The causes of prostate cancer are poorly understood. However, risks factors include a positive family history, environmental and dietary factors. The...

• Breastfeeding Can Lower the Risk of Ovarian Cancer

  If you are pregnant and at risk for ovarian cancer, consider breastfeeding your baby to greatly reduce your risk. The idea that breastfeeding reduces a woman’s risk for disease is not new. However, it is still widely unadvertised, so many women are still unaware of the other benefits of...

• Different Types of Physicians Explained

  Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...