by Horizon Family Medical Group | Apr 19, 2024 | Volume 9, Issue 4
April marks Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on a disease that affects thousands of men each year. While discussions about health screenings and checkups can sometimes take a back seat in the hustle and bustle of everyday life,...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 19, 2024 | Volume 9, Issue 3
Colorectal cancer is “the second most common cause of cancer deaths” worldwide, but early detection through screening can significantly improve outcomes. While screenings have traditionally been recommended starting at age 50, recent years have seen a shift in...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Feb 20, 2024 | Volume 9, Issue 2
Cancer claims millions of lives every year. Though treatment advancements have improved survival rates, prevention remains paramount in the fight against this pervasive disease. Cancer prevention entails a proactive partnership between patients and healthcare...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Sep 18, 2023 | Volume 8, Issue 9
In the world of health and wellness, there’s an unfortunate tendency that’s hard to ignore: men sometimes delay or even skip regular health screenings. Whether due to perceived invincibility, fear of diagnosis, or simple neglect, the repercussions of this...
by Horizon Family Medical Group | Mar 31, 2023 | Volume 8, Issue 3
Did you know that nearly 150,000 people are diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer in the US every year? And that according to the American Cancer Society, men have a 1 in 23 chance of developing colorectal cancer in their lifetimes? (The odds are 1 in 26 for women.)...
