Dr. Venkatesan treats adult and pediatric patients with a variety of ENT conditions as well as advanced disorders involving the voice, the airway and swallowing.

In this episode, Dr. Venkatesan talks about:

• HPV
• Risky behaviors to avoid
• Importance of early prevention
• Importance of early detection

Catherine has a great story to tell.  Her life completely changed when her father was diagnosed with cancer.  She talks about her father has successfully beaten cancer thru lifestyle and nutrition adjustments.

Martin Corsten, MD, of Dallas Methodist Hospital is a renowned otolaryngology surgeon who specializes in the most advanced head and neck procedures. Dr. Corsten is board certified in otolaryngology and fellowship trained in head & neck oncologic and skull-base surgery.

• Cancer of the larynx, pharynx, oral cavity, nose and paranasal sinuses, and cervical lymph nodes
• * Transoral robotic surgery/laser surgery
• * Head and neck melanoma, including sentinel lymph node biopsy
• * Non-melanoma skin cancer of the head/neck
• * Reconstructive surgery, including local, regional and free flaps
• * Thyroid surgery
• * Salivary gland surgery
• * Skull-base surgery, including open and endonasal approaches
• * Tracheostomies
• * General otolaryngology

Wendy is the owner and has a background in hospice care and is driven by a desire to help others during their care journey. "Let our team be part of making your family's lives as easy and comfortable as possible," says Wendy.

She discusses

• the lifestyle choices that could lead to colon cancer
• the signs of colon cancer
• the importance of getting a colonoscopy
• the process of cleansing
• how to get your insurance to cover a colonoscopy

What are the first steps after diagnosis?

Should you get a 2nd opinion?

What are your treatment options?