Health
Stories Of Survival (Part 3)
For the past 12 years, 65-year-old Mitzi Soltys has been battling ovarian cancer. Soltys first moved to the Valley in 1997 from Colorado, a choice she made with her then-husband, who subsequently died of renal disease in 2001.
Stories Of Survival (Part 2)
Robert Roberts, a successful financial banker, was experiencing stomach pains daily, leading to a diagnosis of Stage 4 stomach cancer. It had spread through his waist and up to his chin, leaving him with three months to live. That was four years ago.
Stories Of Survival (Part 1)
Crystal Reidy, a 37-year-old community affairs worker for Maricopa County, first discovered a lump while she was breastfeeding her 6-month-old baby in early 2012. A mammogram later confirmed her fears: she had breast cancer.
Straight From the Doctors
The world of health is never at a loss for important, cutting-edge topics. So, we let four highly respected Valley doctors hold the writing reins, asking them to explain what they believe is a leading health care topic of the times. From e-medicine to stem cell transplants, here’s what they had to say.
Your Guide to Preventive Healthcare
From tests that can detect cancer at its earliest stage to simple everyday tasks (hello, getting enough zzz’s and eating your veggies!), proper screenings and prevention might just save your life.