“What does well being must do with it?” is a chat present on WJCT in Jacksonville that examines the intersection between healthcare and every day life.
On this episode, we talk about easy methods to navigate the healthcare system if you find yourself recognized with prostate most cancers.
Prostate most cancers is among the commonest forms of most cancers, affecting 13% of males within the US.
Throughout our dialog, Michael, a affected person recognized with superior prostate most cancers, describes his journey and the way he navigates the healthcare system. It particulars the changes he's made to his every day life, the difficult facets of remedies, and the way he stays motivated to heal.
So what was as soon as thought of a demise sentence is now thought of a continual sickness. The human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is handled and managed with antiretroviral remedy, however the illness stays a public well being disaster, notably within the South.
Marc Meachem, head of overseas affairs of the USA in ViiV Well beinghighlights elements that contribute to the disproportionate influence of HIV in our area. Discusses how prevention and remedy have advanced over the previous three many years, racial disparities in diagnoses, and sources for newly recognized sufferers navigating well being care.
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