A member asked:

I retired to florida and see that there are a great amount of tv commercials having to do with cancer treatment than where i used to live. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

More old folks: Lots of retirees in Florida. Be discerning in watching stuff on TB, especially medical ads. There are often low-cost alternatives that are as good or better than the stuff that's being advertised.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/21/2018

417 views

Thank

Show 1 more comment

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I retired to florida and see that there are a great amount of tv commercials having to do with cancer treatment than where i used to live. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

My great grandmother has stage 4 lung cancer and is on oxygen and won't be taking any treatment. How long can we expect her to live? Non small cell

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with cancer on 13 August, the source of which is unknown. The oncologist is seemingly not coming to my assistance and till now I'm waiting for his confirmation on when I can commence treatment. I have great pain on the left hip.

A member asked:

I've had HPV CIN 1 show up on my pap smears for the past 5 yrs or more. Should I seek treatment or wait to see if it regress or progress into cancer?

A member asked:

Hi there, I recently went through cancer treatment and have received a covid alert. I'd really really appreciate some peace of mind and be able to see my mother for Christmas, I live with my 78 year old grandmother and have urgent dentist app on 22?

A member asked:

My colon cancer spread to liver. I have to see a nephrologist due to kidney damage. If organ damage prevents future treatment, what's approx lifespan?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have skin tags on my forehead, i had shown them to my doctor before he retired but he didnt seem to think anything was wrong, im seeing another one now and wondered if i should show her, also, can it be skin cancer, ive been getting headaches too.

I have been taking Ortho Tri Cyclen as treatment for cystic acne for 2 years. My derm. retired. Can I get a prescription for this on HealthTap?

I havent seen the doctor for 20 years and he is now retired and I cannot find anybody to help me with my therapy and she get my Scripps for Adderall and Seroquel?

Which tests do doctors use to see if the cancer is actually gone or has responded to the treatment?

For a prostate cancer patient, can he start lhrh treatment first to see the effect, then go for orchirectomy? Any drawback to do this?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?