Treatment for breast cancer is far more advanced than it was a decade ago and now with more options, the chances of recovery are also increasing. Cheddar News senior reporter Michelle Castillo tracked down several doctors across the U.S. to find out about today's treatment options and how far technology has to come to save lives.
Alzheimer’s mainly affects the elderly, who are eligible for Medicare, but people under 65 — even, rarely, as young as their 30s — also can get diagnosed. They are more likely to have commercial coverage.
Some doctors say the drug should be held for three weeks before sedation to accommodate the delayed emptying of the stomach, which can cause patients to inhale food and liquid into their lungs.