health

May 15, 2012 | Staff Writer

Lyme Disease Primer

Montgomery County health officials are urging residents to learn about Lyme disease and how to protect themselves when they are outdoors. “As residents begin to spend more time outdoors–whether at parks and trails, sports events or enjoying their own backyard–we want to be sure they protect themselves from tick bites and tickborne diseases, including Lyme […]

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May 14, 2012 | Staff Writer

Ovarian Cancer (Video)

Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecological cancer and is the leading cause of death from cancer among women in the U.S. Currently, there is no screening test for early detection of ovarian cancer. Standard care is surgery to remove the cancer followed up by chemotherapy. Kathy Fowler discusses testing for ovarian cancer, treatments […]

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