Recent research shows that women who start the most common type of hormone therapy — estrogen plus progestin — soon after menopause have a significantly higher risk of breast cancer than those who take the hormones later or not at all. James Simon, M.D., clinical professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, says estrogen promotes the growth of almost everything, including undetectable tumors in the breasts.
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The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is pleased to announce that Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 GW MD Graduation Celebration and Diploma Ceremony on May 18, 2025, in Lisner Auditorium.
Washington, D.C., leaders, joined representatives from Universal Health Services (UHS), the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GW SMHS) and The GW Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA) April 10, as Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon on the first new hospital to open…
The occupational therapy doctoral student will represent GW’s Class of 2025, sharing a message of curiosity, authenticity and empowerment.