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SCOT ACKERMAN


Vasectomies increase during NCAA Tournament

March Madness has college basketball fans glued to their seats. Some men are finding an excuse to spend some extra time on the couch.

Lung cancer is difficult to diagnose early, local expert says

Rush Limbaugh, the conservative talk show radio host who battled stage 4 lung cancer, died Wednesday at ago 70. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer last February. Local oncologist Dr. Scot Ackerman said the sad thing about lung cancer is that it can be hard to diagnose early because the early symptoms of shortness of breath and cough can be attributed to many other ailments. โ€œFor him to have some shortness of breath, this wasnโ€™t that unusual,โ€ Ackerman said. Limbaugh was also a known smoker of cigars, which Ackerman said could have contributed to his lung cancer, depending on how much he smoked.

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

News4Jax anchors Kent Justice and Joy Purdy contributed to this reportSupreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering womenโ€™s rights champion who became the courtโ€™s second female justice, died Friday at her home in Washington. RELATED: Trump releases list of 20 new possible Supreme Court picksChief Justice John Roberts mourned Ginsburgโ€™s passing. It was my honor to preside over her confirmation hearings, and to strongly support her accession to the Supreme Court. __โ€œWith the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, America has lost one of the most extraordinary Justices ever to serve on the Supreme Court. __โ€œRuth Bader Ginsburg has left an indelible mark on this country, and her loss will be deeply felt.

Expert: Uncommon to be diagnosed with colon cancer so young

Actor Chadwick Boseman, known for playing real-life Black icons and ruling Wakanda as the Marvel character Black Panther, died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Jacksonville oncologist Dr. Scot Ackerman said Saturday on The Morning Show that its unusual for someone to be diagnosed with colon cancer at such a young age. God bless Chadwick Boseman. Denzel Washington, via a statement. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. You will be missed. Bosemans Black Panther co-star Sterling K. Brown.

More cancer deaths predicted because of pandemic

More cancer deaths predicted because of pandemicPublished: July 8, 2020, 10:33 amDr. Scot Ackerman joins us on the Morning Show with more on how the pandemic is affecting cancer patients.

Difference Between the Flu and Covid-19

Difference Between the Flu and Covid-19Published: March 26, 2020, 8:32 amThis morning we are talking health with Dr. Scot Ackerman.. We are breaking down the differences between the flu...and covid-19. Some of you have asked why the panic over covid...when tens of thousands of people die every year from the flu.

Prostate Cancer Risk Higher Among Black Men

Prostate Cancer Risk Higher Among Black MenPublished: March 5, 2020, 8:46 amProstate cancer is killing black men faster than it is killing men of any other race. Dr. Scot Ackerman and BEAM team member Gary Corbitt join us this morning.

What caused the largest one-year decline in US cancer death rate?

Dr. Scot Ackerman, a Jacksonville oncologist, visited The Morning Show to discuss a new report shows the largest ever one-year decline in US cancer death rate. The overall cancer death rate has been falling about 1.5% a year since 1991, but it fell 2.2% from 2016 to 2017.

Talking Health Scot Ackerman, M.D.

Dr. Scot Ackerman is back on The Morning Show to explain symptoms that should prompt men to see their doctor. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Oncologist Scot Ackerman on symptoms of cancer

Oncologist Scot Ackerman on symptoms of cancerPublished: November 14, 2019, 9:43 amDr. Scot Ackerman is back on the Morning Show to explain the top cancer symptoms men should be looking out for.

Helping patients on journey through cancer treatment

Dr. Scot Ackerman on how to help patients on the journey through cancer treatment. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

What foods may be linked to breast cancer?

Dr. Scot Ackerman talks about what foods may be linked to breast cancer. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Learning about individualized breast cancer treatments

Find out more about individualized breast cancer treatments in this segment with Dr. Scot Ackerman. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Bbreast cancer awareness with Dr. Scot Ackerman

During October, The Morning Show is talking with Dr. Scot Ackerman about the impact breast cancer has on our mothers, daughters and the community. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Dr. Scot Ackerman on warning signs of kidney cancer

Joining us now to talk about the signs and symptoms of this type of kidney cancer is Dr. Scot Ackerman. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Talking breast cancer awareness with Dr. Scot Ackerman

All month long we are talking with Dr. Scot Ackerman about the impact breast cancer has on our mothers, daughters, and the community.

Talking breast cancer awareness with Dr. Scot Ackerman

All month long we are talking with Dr. Scot Ackerman about the impact breast cancer has on our mothers, daughters, and the community. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Doctor Scot Ackerman explains the signs you need to know about kidney cancer

Joining us now to talk about the signs and symptoms of this type of kidney cancer is Dr. Scot Ackerman.

Hurricanes and public health

VIDEO: Ashley Spicer sits down with Dr. Scot Ackerman to talk about hurricanes and public healthCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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