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Prostate Cancer: Coping with Your Diagnosis A diagnosis of prostate cancer can affect you in many ways. It’s normal to be scared, angry, or depressed after diagnosis. But, know that prostate cancer is very treatable. Each person copes with a prostate cancer diagnosis in their own

Skin Cancer: Prevention The sun sustains life and feels good, but it can be your skin’s worst enemy. While every sunburn can increase your risk of skin cancer, it’s not just those big days at the beach or ballgames that cause trouble. Each time you run out to get the mail, walk

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is 2 times more likely to strike a person with diabetes mellitus. Left untreated, high blood pressure can cause serious health problems. These include: Heart disease Kidney disease Eye problems Stroke A person with diabetes and

Phoenix Children’s physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) doctors, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and other experts offer complete care for children with cerebral palsy (CP). We’re your home base for multispecialty evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of children with

When your child needs an organ transplant, everything changes. You want answers, but also reassurance. You want advanced expertise, but also someone who sees your child as more than a diagnosis. At Phoenix Children’s, you’ll find all of that and more. Our pediatric transplant

Healthy vision is important for physical, mental and social development. At Phoenix Children’s, our fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric ophthalmologists and optometrists embrace the latest techniques and technologies. Our highly trained team provides eye testing and

Food Allergy What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when your immune system has a bad reaction to a certain food. This is different from a food intolerance, which does not involve the immune system. This is true even though some of the same signs may be present. What causes a

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems affect people of all ages, but they can be especially challenging for children and teens. At Phoenix Children’s, our pediatric gastroenterologists have advanced training and expertise to care for children with GI issues, from common to rare and