by Dr. Bell | Cancer, For Men, For Women, Health Tips
Young African Americans Pay Attention! I was recently informed of the passing away of a young fraternity brother from Colorectal Cancer. I don’t know details but I am saddened because most of the time these deaths can be prevented yet it is consistent with what...
by Dr. Bell | Cancer, Care, Education
The Bucket List The bucket list is a collection of things that you would like to accomplish within your lifetime. Frankly, I never thought of a bucket list until the death of my youngest daughter, Tonisha Bell Alston. She decided to take matters into her own hands...
by Dr. Bell | Cancer, For Men, Sexual Health
Come On Man, You Still Smoking Several days ago, I discovered one of my patients has continued to smoke in spite of information from me regarding the pitfalls. He came to the office after smoking several cigarettes which caused an elevated blood pressure and required...
by Dr. Bell | Cancer, For Men, Health Tips
Prostate Cancer Also Occurs in White Men Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of men about prostate cancer. I was told, prior to the lecture, my audience would be primarily black men, but to my surprise, it was comprised of white men. As the lecture...
by Dr. Bell | Cancer, For Men, For Women
Prostate Cancer Can Take a Toll on a Relationship Prostate cancer is the second, most common cancer that African American men can experience in their lifetime. The exact cause is not known, but risk factors are well documented and a major one is family history. It...
by Dr. Bell | Cancer, For Men
Testicular Cancer Men do not often discuss this type of cancer which commonly occurs between the ages of 15 and 45. It usually appears in the testicles as a painless lump or mass and requires immediate medical attention and evaluation. Please do not wait until the...