Deaths from Cervical Cancer have dropped dramatically in the last two decades due to regular screenings becoming more routine. WAER continues our series on cancer screening and prevention today. Some new developments are not changing the advice of medical experts – yet.
Patients in New York hospitals and doctors' offices are seeing more nurses conducting more of the direct care. A coalition of members of the profession is trying to improve both the training nurses undertake and the practice of their skills. Registered Nurse Julie Carter is part of the 'Future of Nursing Action Coalition' working on improved, ongoing education.
Several types of deadly cancer can be stopped or treated if found early enough. But many Central New Yorkers avoid the screenings even though they’re more convenient and available than ever. WAER’s Chris Bolt starts a series on the latest in detecting certain cancers. Today: Why people don’t let modern medicine help.
There’s plenty of public education efforts out there to try and convince people to get screened for any number of cancers.
A Syracuse University clinical psychologist is urging people to be aware and up front with a friend or family member they suspect might be depressed or even suicidal.
Professor Afton Kapuscinski hopes the discussion goes beyond the renewed conversation sparked by the death of comedian and actor Robin Williams. She understands why people might shy away from approaching those difficult topics. But Kapucinski says it might be the difference between life and death for someone who needs support…