Medical Center Takes Steps To Alleviate ‘Scanxiety’ — The Fear Of Cancer Screenings
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center uses a special suite for its cancer patients who are getting scans to try to lessen their discomfort and anxiety.
KPBS:
'Scanxiety': The Fear And Anxiety Of Cancer Screenings
"Scanxiety" is not an official medical term. Even so, doctors and other providers who treat cancer patients are well acquainted with it. Dr. Haydee Ojeda-Fournier, medical director of breast imaging at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, said anxiety is one of the risk factors of breast cancer screening. (Goldberg, 10/5)
In other public health news —
The Mercury News:
San Jose Sobering Center Opens With High Hopes
Santa Clara County’s newest stab at reducing public drunkenness — a state-of-the-art “sobering station’’ — opened its doors in a room in county’s Reentry Center for former inmates, across from a police parking lot. Beginning with Sunnyvale, Campbell and the sheriff’s office, officers can drop off severely intoxicated but otherwise mellow people to dry out — at what officials hope will be a cheaper cost to taxpayers than an emergency room or jail. (Kaplan, 10/4)
KPCC:
Life Expectancy Varies By 15 Years Between LA County Neighborhoods
Children born in Los Angeles County today can expect to live more than 82 years, which is more than the average American. However, that longevity is not shared equally across the county—depending on where you live, your life expectancy can vary by up to 15 years. (Beggin, 10/4)