The No-Mistake Zone with Leslie Michelson

When someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, it can be so hard to know what to say, how to express your support, or whether you should contact them at all.

In this helpful episode, Leslie shares six simple ways—from small acts of kindness to taking on specific roles—that you can support a friend who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

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If you've just been diagnosed with cancer, heart disease, or a chronic condition, if your cancer has come back, or if you've received an abnormal lab test or imaging result—this episode will teach you the questions to ask and the approach to take to make sure that you and your doctor are working together on the exact right diagnosis and treatment.

Medical emergencies are, by definition, sudden and unexpected. In this episode of The No-Mistake Zone, you'll learn how to avoid the 5 most common mistakes people make in an emergency.

As we move from Obamacare to Trumpcare, a lot of people are wondering: Am I going to lose my coverage or will I have more choices? What’s going to happen to Medicare, to birth control, to the cost of insurance? What is the plan going forward?

>>Here's the one thing you can control no matter what happens to the healthcare marketplace: You own your health. You are master and commander of your well-being. In this week's episode, Leslie breaks it down to three simple things all of us can do to stay healthy and optimistic as we move forward.

Immunotherapy is a new and remarkably effective tool that harnesses the immune system to identify and destroy cancer cells. But it's an imperfect science. Results can take months to appear and, as a recent New York Times story illustrated, some patients have endured scary side effects.

Today, Leslie is joined by Gregg Britt, President of Private Health Management and an expert in cancer cases, and Dr. Eva Gordon, Vice President of Research and an expert in targeted immunotherapies.

An invaluable episode for anyone considering immunotherapy for cancer, Leslie, Gregg, and Eva share insider information, including how to find experts, what to expect from treatment, how to protect yourself from side effects, and much more. 

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When Lyn discovered she had ulcerative colitis, she was in total denial about the fact that this condition was something she'd likely have to deal with for the rest of her life. After taking the time to meet specialists and study the research, she now manages her symptoms more effectively. In this special episode, Leslie draws from more than 30 years of partnering with doctors and patients to reveal the 3 steps you can take now to make sure you're getting the best care for your chronic condition.

>>Don't miss this important episode of The No-Mistake Zone with Leslie Michelson.

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Although it's commonly thought of as a man's disease, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. Every 80 seconds a woman dies of heart disease in the United States. In fact, researchers find that an increasing number of young women, under age 55, are dying from undiagnosed cardiovascular problems simply because the female experience of heart trouble is often very different from that of men—and so their doctors aren't detecting it. In this must-listen episode: 

>>Lisa and Leslie delve into the dangerous differences between male and female heart disease...

>>We'll hear the compelling story of a woman who was repeatedly told (inaccurately) that nothing was wrong with her heart...

>>And Cedars-Sinai cardiologist Dr. Noel Bairey Merz, a leading clinician/researcher on female heart disease, will reveal the four words you MUST say if you are having a heart attack.

>>Be sure to go to www.PatientsPlaybook.com for more resources and tools to prevent and detect heart disease.

There are 360,000 books on diet and exercise on Amazon and Leslie thinks they are best used as kindling for your barbecue. Good health—and we're talking about lifelong vibrance and well-being—really comes down to about 5 essential things.

As Leslie explains in this week's special episode, the 5 things are specific, they're not that hard to do, and they are much more consequential in terms of living longer, being healthier, and reducing the probability that you're going to have cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. 

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>>>The No-Mistake Zone will be off next week for Thanksgiving, but back again on Dec 1 with more great episodes!

Some 29 million Americans, 9% of the entire U.S. population, has diabetes and the rates can be as high as 15% among some Hispanic communities. Even worse, 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes, the precursor to Type 2 diabetes, yet 90% don't even know it. Leslie talks with renowned cardiologist Dr. Juan Rivera about detection and prevention strategies, exciting new treatments, and how to better partner with your physician to prevent diabetes.

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>>>Dr. Rivera is the director of cardiology prevention education at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami and the chief medical correspondent for Univision. He has dedicated his life to educating the Hispanic community about better ways to prevent, detect, and treat common health problems. Both of Dr. Rivera's parents are diabetic, and he recalls that, as a youth, his father never left the dinner table until dessert was served. As part of National Diabetes Month awareness, Dr. Rivera explains why he is on a mission to educate the Latino community about this all-too common epidemic.

Leslie reveals 3 easy steps for finding the best primary care physician for you. In less than 15 minutes, you'll have the tips and tools you need to find The ONE! Plus, you can visit www.PatientsPlaybook.com for a list of questions to ask potential primary care doctors, websites to help you vet them, ways to build a stronger relationship with your current physician, and more helpful guidance on finding the very best doctor for your needs.