Dr. Kristine Slam, COSABreast

04/28/2026

Many women hear they have “dense breasts” after a mammogram. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter?

Join our webinar to learn what breast density is, how it is determined, how it can impact cancer detection, and what screening options may be right for you, so you know what to do next with confidence.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4d9r7Ey

04/21/2026

is associated with higher risk for 12 types and accounts for approximately 10% of annual new cancer cases in the US.

Excess adiposity promotes cancer development through inflammation, altered hormone production, disrupted immune function, genomic instability, and gut microbiome changes.

Weight loss interventions, including bariatric surgery and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists ( -1 RAs), have been linked to modest reductions in obesity-associated cancer risk, although >10% weight loss may be necessary for measurable benefit.

📄 This Review summarizes the primary biological pathways connecting obesity and cancer development.

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04/11/2026

🍋🥗 Learn to Cook for Better Health! 🥗🍋

Join us for Culinary Medicine 101: Foundations, a 6‑week hands‑on cooking series where food meets health. Participants will build essential cooking skills while learning nutrition principles based on the Mediterranean dietary pattern, one of the most researched approaches for lifelong wellness. Register today: https://bit.ly/3HKf9OF

📅 Wednesdays, May 6 – June 10
⏰ 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Attendance at all 6 sessions is required.

04/09/2026

Spring time!!
Time for walks and outdoor activities

Less than half of adults in the U.S. are getting enough exercise, a new CDC report found.

Only 47% of Americans are meeting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week, according to the report. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/2VgPxY

02/20/2026

https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/oncology/metastatic-breast-cancer-screening-increases-10-year-survival-from-20-to-60/

A new study shows that even at the most advanced stages of breast cancer, screening can make a major difference in patient outcomes.

02/08/2026

Creatine is gaining swing in the women’s health world for its potential brain and sleep benefits. It is traditionally used for muscular endurance, and for middle-aged women, it might be very important to improve physical activity. I take very few medications, but this is one I have been using for a bit now ☺️

There is emerging interest regarding the potential beneficial effects of creatine supplementation on indices of brain health and function. Creatine supplementation can increase brain creatine stores, which may help explain some of the positive ...

01/25/2026

Please note that the offices of Central Ohio surgical Associates will be closed on Monday January 26th due to the inclement weather. Please stay safe!
Should you have a medical or surgical emergency please head to your nearest emergency department.



01/22/2026

“Evidence is growing that regular physical activity reduces breast cancer risk, especially in women past menopause. The main question is how much activity is needed. Some studies have found that even as little as a couple of hours a week might be helpful, although more seems to be better.

Exactly how physical activity might reduce breast cancer risk isn’t clear, but it may be due to its effects on body weight, inflammation, and hormone levels.

The American Cancer Society recommends that adults get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity activity each week (or a combination of these). Getting to or going over the upper limit of 300 minutes is ideal.”

Your surgeon practices what she preaches.
Any movement is better than no movement!

01/19/2026

12/30/2025

It’s never too late to start resistance training. Folks in their 80s can benefit from resistance training just as much as their decades-younger counterparts.

Sign up for Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength. 👉 https://n.pr/48UHEKz Over the course of a few weeks, we'll send you the essentials of gaining muscle and strength, based on the latest research and interviews with some of the leading experts in the world.

12/16/2025

How I wish I could take back my college tanning bed days, but all I can do be cautious now.
But if you’re tanning in a bed now, it appears as though the rate of melanoma may be up to 3x higher!!

Indoor tanning is trending among Gen Z. A new study finds tanning bed users not only have a much higher risk of melanoma, they also have DNA damage linked to cancer across nearly their entire skin.