Podcast: Coping with Cancer During COVID-19

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Stress and anxiety are common feelings when coping with cancer. The pandemic has added another layer of uncertainty and vulnerability, but there are strategies to help get through these difficult times.

Discovering the Genetic Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19

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Who might have a genetic predisposition for contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 and be at increased risk for complications? Why have patients have experienced a broad range of COVID-19 severity (five percent require intensive care; the mortality rate is one to three percent; and about a third of patients were asymptomatic)? Weill Cornell Medicine geneticists are beginning to find out, as they uncover the genetic mechanisms underlying these questions in a research study with the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

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Although late-stage colorectal cancer can be lethal, it is preventable. That’s the subject of an online lecture, “The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening,” from Andrea Betesh, MD, assistant professor of medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Should You Be Double Masking?

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The Reasons Why Wearing Two Masks May be Advised, Plus Which Masks Offer More Protection

Podcast: Toe Walking

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Dara Jones, M.D. discusses toe walking and what parents can do if they notice it in their children. She reviews how it is diagnosed and the treatment options that are available for kids.

Fecal Incontinence Treatment

Living with accidental bowel leakage (ABL) or fecal incontinence can be socially isolating, physically painful and emotionally challenging. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we help patients achieve the high quality of life that you want and deserve.

If you have tried non-surgical treatments for fecal incontinence, consider learning about surgical options. You do not need to live with discomfort or the fear of embarrassment.

Anal Cancer Surgery

At Weill Cornell Medicine, we understand that if you’ve been diagnosed with anal cancer, you are looking for support and information. After the cancer is found, our compassionate care team will talk with you about all of your treatment options.