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Okay, men. Let’s be honest... when was the last time you had a physical exam? If it’s been too long to remember, then it’s time to schedule an appointment, urges Dr. Michael J. Flanagan of Urology Specialists PC in Middlebury.
As the body's largest and fastest-growing organ, skin has one important job: protection. The American Academy of Dermatology likens it to a coat: It helps us stay warm when it’s cold, helps cool us when it’s hot, protects our insides from the environment, and prevents the body from losing fluids. It’s a big job. And when you consider that the first line of defense—the skin’s top layer, or epidermis—is only about 1/100th of an inch thick, the skin’s work seems even more remarkable. But for all its strength, the skin is also highly susceptible: Skin cancer is, by far, the most common type of cancer.
The health insurance landscape has undergone sweeping and dramatic changes in recent years, often causing confusion and anxiety for patients. When the diagnosis is cancer, the team at The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center wants to reduce that anxiety by providing support and guidance to patients undergoing radiation therapy who are navigating the sometimes-complex world of healthcare costs and coverages. Marisol Luna, Leever’s Patient Financial Counselor, does just that.
In November of 2014, The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, with its partners Saint Mary’s Hospital and Waterbury Hospital, collaborated with members of the local medical community in offering no-cost lung cancer screenings. The results were significant: the screenings led not only to cancer diagnoses in some patients, but also to incidental, life-saving findings, including the discovery of aneurysms, pulmonary embolisms and other important findings. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Jo-anne Cosgriff, Alliance Medical, Diagnostic Radiology Associates, Franklin Medical Group, Naugatuck Valley Radiology, Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury Hospital, and Waterbury Pulmonary Associates for embracing this national movement and donating their time to benefit local patients.