Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
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Health Care
How Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Could Save Your Life
Estimated read time: 4 minutesA cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and devastating to experience. But it's easier to have hope when you understand just what you're facing. In fact, in the complex category of head and neck...
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Health Care
Medication Induced Nutrient Deficiencies
Estimated read time: 3 minutesOften patients find their way to our clinic with goals of minimizing medications. If a patient ends up on a medication and needs to take it more long-term, we want the patient to be savvy on what...
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Health Care
How Does 3D Mammography Work?
Estimated read time: 3 minutesAt AdventHealth, we’re committed to using the latest, leading-edge technological advancements in breast care to provide you with the best possible results. We perform 3D mammograms that can provide...
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Health Care
What Does It Mean If You Have Dense Breasts?
Estimated read time: 2 minutesAfter your first mammogram, your doctor may tell you have dense breasts. But what exactly does that mean? Having dense breasts simply means you have more dense tissue than the fatty tissue.
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Health Care
Take Action to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Estimated read time: 4 minutesCervical cancer is common and relevant today. About 12,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. If caught early, cervical cancer is highly treatable. This makes it...