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MICHAEL J. KHOURIATTORNEY AT LAW
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSEMEDICARE AUDIT DEFENSEMEDICARE FRAUD DEFENSE
Former Deputy District AttorneyOOver 29 Years Experience
Member of the Texas and California Bars and Bars of the United StatesDistrict Courts
Western and Northern Districts of Texas
Telephone: (949) 336-2433; Cell: (949) 680-63324040 BARRANCA PARKWAY, SUITE 200
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92604wwwww.khourilaw.com and www.lawyer-medicare.com
WELLKEEP AUSTIN
YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING WELL EVERY DAY
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MICHAEL J. KHOURIATTORNEY AT LAW
FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSEMEDICARE AUDIT DEFENSEMEDICARE FRAUD DEFENSE
Former Deputy District AttorneyOOver 29 Years Experience
Member of the Texas and California Bars and Bars of the United StatesDistrict Courts
Western and Northern Districts of Texas
Telephone: (949) 336-2433; Cell: (949) 680-63324040 BARRANCA PARKWAY, SUITE 200
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92604wwwww.khourilaw.com and www.lawyer-medicare.com
WELLKEEP AUSTIN
YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING WELL EVERY DAY
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Fighting the Disease of Aging Males
ON OCTOBER 22, HUNDREDS OF CENTR AL TEX ANS WILL RUN IN
HONOR OF A GENERATION OF MEN WHO REFUSE TO LET AGING SLOW
THEM DOWN. The first annual Dash for Dad 5K Race will be held at Camp Mabry as part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, taking place in 27 cities nationwide this year. Sponsored by Urology Austin, proceeds from the race will support research, advocacy and awareness.
“September has been proclaimed National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,” says urologist David Freidberg, MD, of Urology Austin. “It’s an important reminder for men to protect their prostate health. Austin is a health-conscious community that’s continuously ranked as one of the top cities to live and enjoy life. The Dash for Dad event gives the com-munity an opportunity to renew its commitment to fighting the disease by finding better ways to prevent, detect and treat it.”
The American Cancer Society says prostate cancer will kill almost 30,000 men this year and is the second leading cause of cancer death of American men. The exact causes of the disease are unknown, but aware-ness and early detection through prostate screenings help men make more informed health choices and potentially increase survival rates.THE AGING MALE AND PROSTATE HEALTH
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located directly below the blad-der in the male reproductive system. As men age, the prostate gets big-ger and can block the flow of urine from the bladder and cause problems with sexual function. Common prostate problems can negatively affect a man’s quality of life.
Swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland, called prostatitis, often causes painful or difficult urination, pain in the groin area and flu-like symptoms. Prostatitis caused by a bacterial infection can usually be treated successfully, but when a cause cannot be identified, it may reoc-cur and become a chronic condition.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the non-cancerous enlarge-ment of the prostate that presses against the urethra and restricts urine flow. BPH causes uncomfortable, inconvenient symptoms including pain-ful, difficult, sudden or frequent urination. More than 14 million US men suffer from BPH symptoms.
Prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer in the prostate gland. The risk of prostate cancer rises rapidly for men after age 50; those at increased risk include African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father, brother or son) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65). Prostate cancer generally progresses slower than other types of cancer and some men experience no symp-toms; it can be detected early by testing the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood or through a digital rectal exam (DRE). “New
surgical techniques, including the Plasma Button procedure for BPH, have become successful, efficient and cost effective for both the patient and the surgeon,” says Michael McClelland Jr, MD, of Urology Austin.
The Plasma Button procedure uses a more minimally invasive tech-nique which treats the problem areas of the prostate, leaving the healthy areas unaffected. Dr. McClelland says the procedure is not only shorter, but there is also less bleeding and other complications compared to tra-ditional surgeries.PROTECTING YOUR PROSTATE HEALTH
Most experts agree that staying healthy, inside and out, is the most important thing that a man can do to protect his health. Each day should include a well-balanced diet of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy. In addition, limit alcohol intake, do not smoke, exercise regularly and stay informed. According to a recent French study, research-ers believe pomegranate juice, along with supplements such as omega-3, lycopene and vitamin D have protective effects again pros-tate cancer. Another Harvard study showed that three hours per week of brisk walking after a diagnosis of localized prostate cancer may inhibit or delay disease progression.
“I advise my patients to begin living a healthy lifestyle—today—because it’s never too late,” says Dr. McClelland. “Get your annual physi-cals and if you’re 50 or over, ask your doctor about prostate cancer screening tests. If you experience any problems urinating, see your doctor immediately.”
The Dash for Dad 5K Race will be held on October 22 at 9am at Camp Mabry, located at MoPac and 35th Street. For more information or to register online, visit dashfordad.com.
THE DASH FOR DAD 5K RACE October 22 at 9am
Camp Mabry
Annual prostate checkups
won’t reduce the risk of
cancer, but early diagnosis
increases survival rates.
At age 50, males should
discuss benefits of annual
PSA and DRE prostate
screenings with their
physician.
Males at increased risk
of prostate cancer should
undergo prostate
screenings between
the ages of 40-45.
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KEEP AUSTIN WELL
Fighting the Disease of Aging Males
ON OCTOBER 22, HUNDREDS OF CENTR AL TEX ANS WILL RUN IN
HONOR OF A GENERATION OF MEN WHO REFUSE TO LET AGING SLOW
THEM DOWN. The first annual Dash for Dad 5K Race will be held at Camp Mabry as part of the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge®, taking place in 27 cities nationwide this year. Sponsored by Urology Austin, proceeds from the race will support research, advocacy and awareness.
“September has been proclaimed National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,” says urologist David Freidberg, MD, of Urology Austin. “It’s an important reminder for men to protect their prostate health. Austin is a health-conscious community that’s continuously ranked as one of the top cities to live and enjoy life. The Dash for Dad event gives the com-munity an opportunity to renew its commitment to fighting the disease by finding better ways to prevent, detect and treat it.”
The American Cancer Society says prostate cancer will kill almost 30,000 men this year and is the second leading cause of cancer death of American men. The exact causes of the disease are unknown, but aware-ness and early detection through prostate screenings help men make more informed health choices and potentially increase survival rates.THE AGING MALE AND PROSTATE HEALTH
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located directly below the blad-der in the male reproductive system. As men age, the prostate gets big-ger and can block the flow of urine from the bladder and cause problems with sexual function. Common prostate problems can negatively affect a man’s quality of life.
Swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland, called prostatitis, often causes painful or difficult urination, pain in the groin area and flu-like symptoms. Prostatitis caused by a bacterial infection can usually be treated successfully, but when a cause cannot be identified, it may reoc-cur and become a chronic condition.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the non-cancerous enlarge-ment of the prostate that presses against the urethra and restricts urine flow. BPH causes uncomfortable, inconvenient symptoms including pain-ful, difficult, sudden or frequent urination. More than 14 million US men suffer from BPH symptoms.
Prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer in the prostate gland. The risk of prostate cancer rises rapidly for men after age 50; those at increased risk include African American men and men who have a first-degree relative (father, brother or son) diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age (younger than age 65). Prostate cancer generally progresses slower than other types of cancer and some men experience no symp-toms; it can be detected early by testing the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood or through a digital rectal exam (DRE). “New
surgical techniques, including the Plasma Button procedure for BPH, have become successful, efficient and cost effective for both the patient and the surgeon,” says Michael McClelland Jr, MD, of Urology Austin.
The Plasma Button procedure uses a more minimally invasive tech-nique which treats the problem areas of the prostate, leaving the healthy areas unaffected. Dr. McClelland says the procedure is not only shorter, but there is also less bleeding and other complications compared to tra-ditional surgeries.PROTECTING YOUR PROSTATE HEALTH
Most experts agree that staying healthy, inside and out, is the most important thing that a man can do to protect his health. Each day should include a well-balanced diet of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy. In addition, limit alcohol intake, do not smoke, exercise regularly and stay informed. According to a recent French study, research-ers believe pomegranate juice, along with supplements such as omega-3, lycopene and vitamin D have protective effects again pros-tate cancer. Another Harvard study showed that three hours per week of brisk walking after a diagnosis of localized prostate cancer may inhibit or delay disease progression.
“I advise my patients to begin living a healthy lifestyle—today—because it’s never too late,” says Dr. McClelland. “Get your annual physi-cals and if you’re 50 or over, ask your doctor about prostate cancer screening tests. If you experience any problems urinating, see your doctor immediately.”
The Dash for Dad 5K Race will be held on October 22 at 9am at Camp Mabry, located at MoPac and 35th Street. For more information or to register online, visit dashfordad.com.
THE DASH FOR DAD 5K RACE October 22 at 9am
Camp Mabry
Annual prostate checkups
won’t reduce the risk of
cancer, but early diagnosis
increases survival rates.
At age 50, males should
discuss benefits of annual
PSA and DRE prostate
screenings with their
physician.
Males at increased risk
of prostate cancer should
undergo prostate
screenings between
the ages of 40-45.
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Breast Cancer Screening Essential for Women of All AgesBY L AKSHMI BAL ASUBRAMANIAN, M.D.,
TEXAS ONCOLOGY—CEDAR PARK
OVER THE PAST DECADE, NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT BREAST
CANCER HAS HELPED INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DISEASE TRE-
MENDOUSLY.Every October, the color pink adorns everything from rib-bons to household items. While awareness of breast cancer has improved, the disease unfortunately remains the second-deadliest cancer among American women.
As physicians, we know that the earlier we detect the cancer, the more likely the patient will survive and beat the cancer. When breast cancer is detected early before it spreads, women could have as much as a 98 percent survival rate at five years.
While this all may sound very simple, in my own practice, I see many women with more advanced stages of breast cancer. It is estimated that this year alone, 924 women in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 157 women will die from the disease.
Many of these deaths are preventable with yearly mammograms, espe-cially for women over the age of 40. However, a National Health Interview Survey found that women age 40 and over getting mammograms actually declined from 70 percent to 67 percent from 2003 to 2005.
While mammograms will detect 80-90 percent of breast cancer in women who don’t have symptoms, they are not the only way to detect the signs of breast cancer. Women should also screen themselves for signs of breast cancer through monthly breast self-exams, which they should begin to administer in their 20s. Any irregularities or concerns that are detected should immediately be reported to a physician. Finding breast cancer in early, more treatable stages leads to higher cure rates.
Physician administered clinical breast exams are recommended for women in their 20s and 30s every three years and every year for women over 40 for the early detection of breast cancer.
Screening is especially important for women who have increased risk factors for breast cancer. However, it is important to remember that even women without clear risk factors should have regular screenings and mammograms.
RISK FACTORS MAY INCLUDE:
Age: Approximately two-thirds of breast cancer cases occur in women over age 55, though the disease can occur at any age.
Family history: If a woman’s mother, sister, or grandmother had the disease, that woman potentially has an increased risk for breast cancer.
Race: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer death in Hispanic women. Hispanic and African American women are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage and larger tumors and more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. Ashkenazi Jewish women are more likely to carry the breast cancer gene that makes them susceptible to breast cancer.
Weight: Excessive body weight increases your risk for breast cancer.WHILE SCREENINGS MAY DETECT CANCER EARLY ON, IT’S
ALSO IMPORTANT TO WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS
AND SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING:
- Change in breast size or shape - A lump or thickening in the breast - Swelling, warmth, redness, or darkening of the breast - New pain in one spot - Dimpling or puckering of the skin - Itchy, scaly sores, or a rash on the nipple - Pulling in or retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast - Nipple discharge that starts suddenly - A lump in the underarmIf any of these symptoms are detected, contact a physician immedi-
ately to start receiving proper medical care. Researchers continue to make advances in the fight against breast cancer every day. Until a cure is found, regular screenings, awareness and healthy lifestyle choices such as eating well and exercising regularly are among the best tools a woman has to reduce her risk and survive the disease.
Dr. Lakshmi Balasubramanian is a medical oncologist at Texas Oncology—Cedar Park, 1401 Medical Parkway, B, Suite 412, Cedar Park, Texas.
➺
4200 North Lamar, Suite 145 | Austin | (next to Uchiko) 512.459.5437 | drmoossy.com
All new patients will receive a a free home bleaching kit or $100 credit applied toward account upon completion of a new patient exam, x-rays & cleaning.
Suprisingly more than what you’d expect from a dental visit.
THOMAS S. LOFTUS, M.D. BOARD-CERTIFIED NEUROSURGEON
512-836-0900 | ANIspine.com
www.ANIspine.com512.836.0900
MINIMALLY INVASIVE
SPINE SURGERY CENTER OF AUSTIN
Dr. Thomas S. Loftus, M.D., Board Certified
Austin Neurosurgical Institute2200 Park Bend Drive | Building 2 | Suite 202
Austin Texas 78758
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY CENTER of austin
2200 Park Bend Drive | Building 2 Suite 202 | Austin TX 78758
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KEEP AUSTIN WELL
Breast Cancer Screening Essential for Women of All AgesBY L AKSHMI BAL ASUBRAMANIAN, M.D.,
TEXAS ONCOLOGY—CEDAR PARK
OVER THE PAST DECADE, NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT BREAST
CANCER HAS HELPED INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT THE DISEASE TRE-
MENDOUSLY.Every October, the color pink adorns everything from rib-bons to household items. While awareness of breast cancer has improved, the disease unfortunately remains the second-deadliest cancer among American women.
As physicians, we know that the earlier we detect the cancer, the more likely the patient will survive and beat the cancer. When breast cancer is detected early before it spreads, women could have as much as a 98 percent survival rate at five years.
While this all may sound very simple, in my own practice, I see many women with more advanced stages of breast cancer. It is estimated that this year alone, 924 women in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 157 women will die from the disease.
Many of these deaths are preventable with yearly mammograms, espe-cially for women over the age of 40. However, a National Health Interview Survey found that women age 40 and over getting mammograms actually declined from 70 percent to 67 percent from 2003 to 2005.
While mammograms will detect 80-90 percent of breast cancer in women who don’t have symptoms, they are not the only way to detect the signs of breast cancer. Women should also screen themselves for signs of breast cancer through monthly breast self-exams, which they should begin to administer in their 20s. Any irregularities or concerns that are detected should immediately be reported to a physician. Finding breast cancer in early, more treatable stages leads to higher cure rates.
Physician administered clinical breast exams are recommended for women in their 20s and 30s every three years and every year for women over 40 for the early detection of breast cancer.
Screening is especially important for women who have increased risk factors for breast cancer. However, it is important to remember that even women without clear risk factors should have regular screenings and mammograms.
RISK FACTORS MAY INCLUDE:
Age: Approximately two-thirds of breast cancer cases occur in women over age 55, though the disease can occur at any age.
Family history: If a woman’s mother, sister, or grandmother had the disease, that woman potentially has an increased risk for breast cancer.
Race: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer death in Hispanic women. Hispanic and African American women are more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage and larger tumors and more likely to die of breast cancer than white women. Ashkenazi Jewish women are more likely to carry the breast cancer gene that makes them susceptible to breast cancer.
Weight: Excessive body weight increases your risk for breast cancer.WHILE SCREENINGS MAY DETECT CANCER EARLY ON, IT’S
ALSO IMPORTANT TO WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS
AND SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING:
- Change in breast size or shape - A lump or thickening in the breast - Swelling, warmth, redness, or darkening of the breast - New pain in one spot - Dimpling or puckering of the skin - Itchy, scaly sores, or a rash on the nipple - Pulling in or retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast - Nipple discharge that starts suddenly - A lump in the underarmIf any of these symptoms are detected, contact a physician immedi-
ately to start receiving proper medical care. Researchers continue to make advances in the fight against breast cancer every day. Until a cure is found, regular screenings, awareness and healthy lifestyle choices such as eating well and exercising regularly are among the best tools a woman has to reduce her risk and survive the disease.
Dr. Lakshmi Balasubramanian is a medical oncologist at Texas Oncology—Cedar Park, 1401 Medical Parkway, B, Suite 412, Cedar Park, Texas.
➺
4200 North Lamar, Suite 145 | Austin | (next to Uchiko) 512.459.5437 | drmoossy.com
All new patients will receive a a free home bleaching kit or $100 credit applied toward account upon completion of a new patient exam, x-rays & cleaning.
Suprisingly more than what you’d expect from a dental visit.
THOMAS S. LOFTUS, M.D. BOARD-CERTIFIED NEUROSURGEON
512-836-0900 | ANIspine.com
www.ANIspine.com512.836.0900
MINIMALLY INVASIVE
SPINE SURGERY CENTER OF AUSTIN
Dr. Thomas S. Loftus, M.D., Board Certified
Austin Neurosurgical Institute2200 Park Bend Drive | Building 2 | Suite 202
Austin Texas 78758
MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY CENTER of austin
2200 Park Bend Drive | Building 2 Suite 202 | Austin TX 78758
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cedarspringsaustin.com | 4613 bee cave rd., ste 104 | phone: 512.732.2400
Ted Weltzin, MD, Executive Medical Director, CEOKim McCallum, MD, COO
Brad Kennington, LMFT, LPC, Executive DirectorSamantha Symons, MD, Staff Psychiatrist
Lea Gebhardt, MS, RD, LD, Clinical Nutrition Director
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERSHIP TEAMassessments & consultations
10 and 6 hour partial hospitalization programs, 7 days a weekintensive outpatient program, 3 days a week
comprehensive treatment for male & female adults & adolescents
Specializing in the care of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder
S
EATING DISORDERS TREATMENT CENTER
Comprehensive care with a personal touch...
1221 West Ben White Blvd., Suite 110A
(512) 443-5813www.naturaltoothfairy.com
Cosmetic and Holistic Dentistry
• General and Cosmetic Dentistry
• Limited Root Canal Treatment
• Limited Oral Surgery
• Teeth Whitening
• Non-surgical Treatment of Periodontal Disease
• Safe Metal Removal
• Laser Therapies Available
We accept Care Credit
KEEP AUSTIN WELLKEEP AUSTIN WELL
CANCER TREATMENT
Austin Cancer Centers4 locations in Austin
& Georgetown
512.263.5269
AustinCancerCenters.com
DENTISTRY
Elizabeth Rayne, DDS1221 Ben White Blvd.,
Suite 110A
Austin, TX 78704
512.443.5813
NaturalToothFairy.com
Moossy General & Cosmetic Dentistry4200 North Lamar, Suite 145
Austin, TX 78756
(next to Uchiko)
512.459.5437
DrMoossy.com
EATING DISORDER TREATMENT
Cedar Springs Austin4613 Bee Caves Rd.,
Suite 104
Austin, TX 78746
512.732.2400
CedarSpringsAustin.com
HORMONE REPLACEMENT
Eleanor P. Womack, MD5656 Bee Caves Road,
Suite C-103
Austin, TX 78746
512.327.8700
westlakemedicalarts.com
MEDICAL LAW
Garlo Ward, P.C.907 RR 620 S,
Suite 101
Lakeway, TX 78734
512.302.1103
GarloWard.com
Khouri LawMichael Khouri
4040 Barranca Pkwy,
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92604
949.336.2433
KhouriLaw.com
NEUROSURGERY
Austin Neurosurgical InstituteThomas S. Loftus, M.D.
2200 Park Bend Drive,
Bldg. 2, Suite 202
Austin, TX 78758
512-836-0900
ANIspine.com SKIN CARE
Ruthie Harper, MD3901 Medical Pkwy,
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78756
512.343.9355
RuthieHarper.com
UROLOGYUrology Austin 17 Urologists
16 Convenient Locations
UrologyAustin.com
WEIGHT LOSS
Austin Bariatric Clinic, P.A.Amanda Dupont, M.D.
5900 Balcones Drive, Ste. 160
Austin, TX 78731
512.71.9885
austinbariatricclinic.com
Body by Frame6709 Burnet Lane
Austin, TX 78757
512.402.2554
bodybyframe.com
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Take Control
Of Your Life.Make Them Come True.
Change doesn’t have to be hard. You can create the life you’ve
always wanted.
Donna Woodwell, MA, CHRadiant Mind Hypnosis
www.radiantmindhypnosis.com
Call (512) 659-5494 today to schedule your free evaluation consultation.
Lose WeightStop SmokingReduce Stress
Feel ConfidentAchieve Goals
Enjoy Life
Got Dreams?
cedarspringsaustin.com | 4613 bee cave rd., ste 104 | phone: 512.732.2400
Ted Weltzin, MD, Executive Medical Director, CEOKim McCallum, MD, COO
Brad Kennington, LMFT, LPC, Executive DirectorSamantha Symons, MD, Staff Psychiatrist
Lea Gebhardt, MS, RD, LD, Clinical Nutrition Director
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADERSHIP TEAMassessments & consultations
10 and 6 hour partial hospitalization programs, 7 days a weekintensive outpatient program, 3 days a week
comprehensive treatment for male & female adults & adolescents
Specializing in the care of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder
S
EATING DISORDERS TREATMENT CENTER
Comprehensive care with a personal touch...
1221 West Ben White Blvd., Suite 110A
(512) 443-5813www.naturaltoothfairy.com
Cosmetic and Holistic Dentistry
• General and Cosmetic Dentistry
• Limited Root Canal Treatment
• Limited Oral Surgery
• Teeth Whitening
• Non-surgical Treatment of Periodontal Disease
• Safe Metal Removal
• Laser Therapies Available
We accept Care Credit
KEEP AUSTIN WELLKEEP AUSTIN WELL
CANCER TREATMENT
Austin Cancer Centers4 locations in Austin
& Georgetown
512.263.5269
AustinCancerCenters.com
DENTISTRY
Elizabeth Rayne, DDS1221 Ben White Blvd.,
Suite 110A
Austin, TX 78704
512.443.5813
NaturalToothFairy.com
Moossy General & Cosmetic Dentistry4200 North Lamar, Suite 145
Austin, TX 78756
(next to Uchiko)
512.459.5437
DrMoossy.com
EATING DISORDER TREATMENT
Cedar Springs Austin4613 Bee Caves Rd.,
Suite 104
Austin, TX 78746
512.732.2400
CedarSpringsAustin.com
HORMONE REPLACEMENT
Eleanor P. Womack, MD5656 Bee Caves Road,
Suite C-103
Austin, TX 78746
512.327.8700
westlakemedicalarts.com
MEDICAL LAW
Garlo Ward, P.C.907 RR 620 S,
Suite 101
Lakeway, TX 78734
512.302.1103
GarloWard.com
Khouri LawMichael Khouri
4040 Barranca Pkwy,
Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92604
949.336.2433
KhouriLaw.com
NEUROSURGERY
Austin Neurosurgical InstituteThomas S. Loftus, M.D.
2200 Park Bend Drive,
Bldg. 2, Suite 202
Austin, TX 78758
512-836-0900
ANIspine.com SKIN CARE
Ruthie Harper, MD3901 Medical Pkwy,
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78756
512.343.9355
RuthieHarper.com
UROLOGYUrology Austin 17 Urologists
16 Convenient Locations
UrologyAustin.com
WEIGHT LOSS
Austin Bariatric Clinic, P.A.Amanda Dupont, M.D.
5900 Balcones Drive, Ste. 160
Austin, TX 78731
512.71.9885
austinbariatricclinic.com
Body by Frame6709 Burnet Lane
Austin, TX 78757
512.402.2554
bodybyframe.com
WELLNESS DIRECTORY
@View interactive issues online!
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Take Control
Of Your Life.Make Them Come True.
Change doesn’t have to be hard. You can create the life you’ve
always wanted.
Donna Woodwell, MA, CHRadiant Mind Hypnosis
www.radiantmindhypnosis.com
Call (512) 659-5494 today to schedule your free evaluation consultation.
Lose WeightStop SmokingReduce Stress
Feel ConfidentAchieve Goals
Enjoy Life
Got Dreams?
KEEP AUSTIN WELL
Skin CheckKYLE COLEMAN, MD IS A BOARD CERTIFIED
DERMATOLOGIST WITH WESTL AKE
DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC SURGERY.
THE SKIN IS THE L ARGEST ORGAN OF OUR BODY AND LIVING IN
CENTRAL TEX AS DEFINITELY TAKES ITS TOLL . Whether it is the long commute on Mopac and I-35, a day at the lake, or a weekend on the coast, we all are exposed to more than our fair share of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Ultraviolet (UV) light is present even on cloudy days and passes right through windows — especially car windows. UV light causes microscopic damage to the DNA in our skin cells. Overtime, this damage multiplies and can lead to dangerous and even deadly skin cancers (not to mention the increase in wrinkles and brown spots). In fact, over half of us will get a skin cancer in our lifetime. Most skin cancers tend to grow slowly; if they are caught early, there is a better chance of easily removing them without problems. However, if these cancers are left unchecked, they can be very disfiguring and could spread to internal organs. Some of these skin cancers can even be fatal. Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to lowering your risk.
Preventing the damage from the sun is first and foremost and can be accomplished through simple sun protection techniques. First, when-ever possible, avoid being outside during mid day sun (the peak exposure hours). Next, when you have to be outside, sunscreens (minimum of SPF 30) should be applied daily to sun exposed areas to prevent the dam-age that we get day-in-day-out (your make-up doesn’t count). When we are out in the sun for extended periods, sunscreen should be re-applied every 2 hours because it loses its effectiveness over time due to sweat and deactivation. SPF clothing is another form of prevention. This clothing can now be easily found online and in retail stores; it is a great invest-ment for those of us that spend a lot of time outdoors, like avid golfers or tennis players.
The next important aspect of taking care of your skin is early diagnosis. Skin cancers come in several different shapes and sizes. Non-melanoma skin cancers are the most common types of skin cancers; these usually occur on sun damaged skin and appear after the early 30’s but can occur earlier. Hard to find sometimes when they are small, these cancers are often places that bleed or don’t seem to heal. If left for long periods of time these cancers can find their way beyond the skin and may spread through the body. Melanoma skin cancers, although more rare, are the most dan-gerous types. Melanoma can occur anywhere on the body (even the scalp and soles of the feet). Melanomas affect people of all ages. Recently, high levels of tanning bed use have led to a large increase in melanomas in young women. These cancers are typically dark, almost black, spots that
can grow either from an existing mole or can arise from nowhere. The warning signs for these type of spots can easily be remembered with A (asymmetry), B (irregular borders), C (multiple colors), D (diameter bigger than a pencil eraser) and E (evolution = change over time). Melanomas are the most aggressive of skin cancers and are very dangerous if untreated. Despite recent advances in therapy, Melanoma is very difficult to treat once it invades beyond the skin. Unfortunately, invasive melanoma has high rates of mortality. So, it is important to see your dermatologist if you notice anything unusual or different.
The best way to find these cancers early and learn the signs is to find a Board-Certified Dermatologist. Current recommendations by the American Academy of Dermatology and the Skin Cancer Foundation say that individuals should be screened for skin cancer yearly by a phy-sician and should self screen monthly. During this yearly exam, current moles and sun damage are evaluated closely. From this exam patients can better understand what to look for when doing self exams. Also, having a yearly exam lowers your risk of missing a skin cancer for an extended period of time. People at high risk, such as those with a history of mela-noma, are often seen even more frequently. By staying ahead, you can lower your risk of having a problem in the future. The small amount of time taken to introduce healthy skin habits may save your life (not to mention keeping you looking younger).
Kyle Coleman, MD is a Board Certified Dermatologist with Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery. Westlake Dermatology provides the very latest in skin rejuvenation and cosmetic and plastic surgery as well as state-of-the-art treatment for diseases of the skin. The practice of dermatology continues to be one of the fastest growing medical specialties with ongoing breakthroughs in skin care and repair. Westlake Dermatology patients have access to the most current medical technology and therapies available for lifelong healthy skin at any age.
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