Author: Dorron Blumberg

Profiles in Oncology

Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin is the medical director of the Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Program at Jupiter Medical Center. A graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Bhagwandin completed his general surgery residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and his fellowship training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. 

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When It Comes to Patient Care, Recognize Fault vs. Problems

There is a certain grocery store I love to frequent. When you walk in, you can purchase a glass of wine or beer to help enhance your shopping experience. At their deli, you can have a brick-oven, hand tossed pizza made to order (which they prepare while you shop). During a recent visit, I approached the pizza counter and requested a large pepperoni and a large Hawaiian.

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Can You Prevent Cancer?

When someone asks, “Can you prevent cancer?” here are some of the choices and tests that can help avoid cancer or find it soon enough to make a difference. While there are many factors that we can’t control, we do have some control over lifestyle and our environment. Plus, know the warning signs of cancer.

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