The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain.
Recognizing Signs of MS is Key to Getting Correct Treatment
If you have shoulder pain, it may not be obvious whether you should see a doctor about it, or try to tough it out with over-the-counter pain relievers, ice, and rest.
On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds. Nearly 795,000 people have a new or recurrent stroke each year.
With advanced screening technology and nationally recognized experts in the treatment of breast cancer, including hidden-scar surgery, we take breast care to the next level.
As a Community Comprehensive Cancer Program accredited by the American College of Surgeons, our Cancer Center provides innovative, evidence-based, compassionate medical care.
Fifty years ago today, Nyack Hospital faced one of the worst mass casualty events to have ever occurred in our area.
On July 27, 2021, Montefiore Nyack Hospital hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the highly anticipated Phase Two opening of the new FJ Borelli Family Emergency Center. The new space is home to:
Mutations in certain genes can increase the lifetime risk for cancer. Women who inherit a mutation in genes such as BRCA1, BRCA2, and PALB2—either from their mother or father—have a much higher risk of developing breast and other cancers.
With recent advances in breast cancer tre
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. Currently, the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 12%.
Women generally know they should start getting screened for breast cancer at some point, but the details of screening can be confusing.
Many myths and misconceptions surround breast cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Knowing the facts lets you take steps to reduce your risk and improve your chance for the best outcome possible if you develop the disease.
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