James Goydos, MD
Bio
James Goydos MD - Doctor, surgeon & expert on skin cancer. M.D. from Rutgers. Experience as a Professor of Surgery, Surgical Oncologist, & clinical trial leader. Writing on cancer, detction with camera / computer vision and healthcare.
Stories (54/0)
Everyday Ways to Give Back to the Community
Giving back to the community can be enriching for both the giver and the receiver. But before someone can “give back to their community” they have to decide what community they belong to. Many of us live in one location and work in another, and what we consider our “community” can vary from person to person.
By James Goydos, MD3 years ago in Motivation
Why Should You Care About Your Skin?
“Skin”. For such a short word, the concept and its importance to the body carries an immense amount of weight (literally). It is the largest organ of the body, though one which may not be immediately apparent as an actual organ. Some may think of organs as more internal to the body, perhaps the heart, brain, liver, lungs, or kidneys. But in addition to these vital organs, we have many more that help the human body to function in a variety of different ways.
By James Goydos, MD3 years ago in Longevity
Cameras & Skin Cancer - Can They Help, Or Is It Trial & Error?
Although skin is the largest organ of the human body, it is an afterthought for many. For some, the failure to attend to it can mean the difference between life and a death sentence. - James Goydos, M.D.
By James Goydos, MD3 years ago in Education
Staying Healthy During a Pandemic
For those with concerns about their own health, each day can be a challenge. From waking up in the morning to aches and pains to dealing with a difficult diagnosis or prognosis, a normal day can be fraught with complications. In a pre-pandemic world, it is safe to say that coping with health concerns is challenging enough. Topping this with the very real threat of a novel virus, and coping can seem insurmountable. In a world in which almost 800,000 people have died from the coronavirus, taking care of one's health is even more important. However, the thought can be more harrowing, especially for those with compromised immune systems. For those that, on a good day, have a mild fear of doctors, COVID-19 has helped to stoke greater fears of the white coat. Whitecoat syndrome is now often coupled for many with the threat of infection for a presently incurable disease.
By James Goydos, MD3 years ago in Longevity
Cancer, The Coronavirus, And Early Detection
When it comes to cancers, early detection is essential. Although there are several different types of cancers (over 100) the importance of early detection is one of the similarities among them all. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Certain cancers have better prognoses than others. In 2018, there were 9.5 million deaths due to cancer worldwide. This is expected to almost double by 2040.
By James Goydos, MD3 years ago in Longevity
Why 'White Coat Syndrome' and The Pandemic Are A Double Threat
These past two years have been fraught with enough challenges to make anyone’s blood pressure spike. From wildfires around the world to the novel coronavirus pandemic, these several months have provided plenty of coverage to raise alarm. But for those with white coat syndrome, these circumstances have created additional cause for concern.
By James Goydos, MD3 years ago in Psyche
