Nutritional expert Rick Weissinger RD, MS, author of “What the Experts Say about Food and Cancer” and “The Psychology of Weight Loss”  talks about the role our diets play in influencing our risk of cancer and present evidence suggesting that modifying our diets may modify our risk.

•   To make an appointment with Rick for a nutritional evaluation and advice or to join Rick’s ten week weight loss program call 301-774-5400.
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Ovarian cancer expert William P. McGuire III Medical Director of Inova  Health’s Gynecological Cancer Outreach Program discusses his experience treating ovarian cancer over the past 4 decades.  Topics discussed include:

• How Dr. McGuire helped discover the role for Taxol in the treatment of ovarian cancer.
• New developments in the management of ovarian cancer
• Our understanding of the causes of ovarian cancer
• What’s on the horizon
• The role of nutrition in treating ovarian cancer

You can reach Dr. McGuire  to schedule a consultation or second opinion  at 703-970-6545 and ask for Rubi

Are  you at high risk for colon cancer? This podcast is for patients and families who would like to understand more about the known hereditary causes of colon cancer and the role of genetic counseling and testing. Topics covered include:

• The role of genetics in causing colon cancer
• The hereditary colon and uterine cancer connection
• What is Lynch Syndrome and how do we screen for it

Dr. Taubman is a is a local expert on the hereditary aspects of cancer. He is a graduate of the City of Hope Program in Cancer Genetics and a member of the Fischer Center for Familial Cancer Research at Lombardi Cancer Center and sees patients in consultation who may be at high risk for hereditary cancers.

Are you at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer? This podcast is for patients and families who would like to understand more about the known hereditary causes of breast and ovarian cancer and the role of genetic counseling. Topics covered include:

• The role of genetics in causing cancer
• The hereditary breast and ovarian cancer connection
• The Role of cancer genetic counseling and testing
• What does a negative BRCA test result really mean

Dr. Taubman is a is a local expert on the hereditary aspects of cancer.  He is a graduate of the City of Hope Program in Cancer Genetics and a member of the Fischer Center for Familial Cancer Research at Lombardi Cancer Center and sees patients in consultation who may be at high risk for hereditary cancers.

Confused as to what a Medical Power of Attorney otherwise known as an “Advance Directive” is and why you should have one?   Well you have come to the right place.  OlneyMyWellness affiliate Attorney Lynn Boynton explains it all.   Topics covered include:

• What is the difference between a Medical Power of Attorney and  a Will
• How a Medical Power of Attorney protects you and facilitates communication with your health care providers.
• What are the other Powers of Attorney that you should know about
• Other tips on protecting yourself should you be incapacitated from an accident

You can reach Lynn Boynton at 301-872-1696 or lcb@eqkmrh.com

OlneyMyWellness members receive a free consultation with Lynn and leave with a fully executed Medical Power of Attorney.