Spring 2012
Knocking Cancer Out of the Park
Feature Story
Knocking Cancer Out of the Park
Baseball fan and cancer survivor Carmella Marranzino of Stratford sported her favorite baseball cap after losing her hair during her life-saving treatments.
In this issue...
Should You Consider Genetic Counseling for Cancer?
If you or someone in your family has cancer, you may be wondering who else in your family may be at risk: Your children? Your brothers and sisters?
ASK THE EXPERT: EBUS
My doctor suspects I have lung cancer. She is sending me for a surgical biopsy. Is there a non-surgical alternative?
ASK THE EXPERTS: know error® system
How can I be sure that the test results my doctor reports are actually mine?
Breast Surgeon Andrew Kenler, MD and Urologist Jeffrey Small, MD, respond.
What’s New at Bridgeport Hospital?
Stylish Renovations Welcome Patients and Guests
Geriatric Emergency Medical Service (GEMS)
All Emergency Departments are not the same, which is especially important if you or a loved one is age 65 or older. When deciding where to seek emergency care, remember: Only Bridgeport Hospital offers GEMS—our Geriatric Emergency Medical Service.
Save Money on Your Prescriptions!
Prescription costs are on everyone’s mind. Here’s one way to ease the strain on your wallet:
An Award-Winning Passport for the Cancer Care Journey
ou’ve been told it’s cancer. You’re shocked…afraid…overwhelmed. And now you face a surge of complicated and important information at a time when you already have too much on your mind.
Newcomer Concierge Service
When you are ready to begin making healthcare choices, we invite you to take advantage of this free service by contacting our Concierge, Joanna.