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“I founded DocPanel in honor of my father, Noel, whose misdiagnosis prevented him from getting the life-saving treatment he needed. We created this blog to empower you with knowledge, guidance, and resources to make informed healthcare decisions that ensure accurate and timely diagnosis.” – Nirish Mathias
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5 Alzheimer’s Support Groups Perfect for Patients, Loved Ones &
Alzheimer’s support groups offer a wealth of tools and resources. From in-person meetings to financial planning tools, here are our favorite Alzheimer's support groups for patients, family members, and caregivers.
Navigating a White Matter Disease Diagnosis
Accurately determining the cause of white matter abnormalities in the brain can be challenging. We spoke with Dr. Gaetano Pastena to understand how white matter disease is identified and diagnosed.
How to Navigate a Liver Cancer Diagnosis
Liver lesions can be difficult to diagnose. Unfortunately, false positives are a common occurrence. We spoke with Dr. Richard Semelka, one of the world’s leading abdominal MRI experts, to learn on how patients can best…
What to Know About Your Liver Ultrasound
A liver ultrasound can be extremely helpful in finding tumors that would have otherwise gone undetected. From what it means to have an echogenic liver to when you should get further imaging - we spoke…
Hepatoma (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) – Are You at Risk of Liver
Hepatoma is one of the few cancers whose rates are rising instead of falling. But a recent study found that 70% of liver cancers in the U.S.can be attributed to preventable causes.
How a Second Opinion Helped Me Understand My Abnormal Mammogram
Whether a suspicious finding or a confusing term, not understanding your abnormal mammogram results can be a frightening experience. That was the case for Jennifer Reyes.
A Practical Guide to Understanding BIRADS
Understanding your mammogram report can be confusing and stressful. To demystify BIRADS, we spoke with Dr. David Cline, a Mayo Clinic trained breast imager, to find out what each score means and how a patient…
How to Make Mammograms Less Stressful – Tips for Women,
Breast cancer screening improves early cancer detection rates. But many women miss their screening appointments because of how uncomfortable they can be. So we asked women for their best tips and tricks to make mammograms…
