Leslie Burgess, MA

Leslie Burgess is a writer and member of the American Medical Writers Association living in Southern California. She has been working in the fields of science and medicine for more than 20 years and holds a BS in journalism from Monmouth University. Leslie is a volunteer for California State Parks and an avid photographer.

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Association of Shift Work and Sleep Deprivation with Increased Cancer Risk

General Oncology

Association of Shift Work and Sleep Deprivation with Increased Cancer Risk

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Leslie Burgess, MA

November 22, 2012

Night workers are exposed to unnatural rhythms of light and dark, putting them at increased risk for a number of health problems, including cancer.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Never-Smokers

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Leslie Burgess, MA

November 8, 2012

Lung cancer in never-smokers (LCNS) occurs in as many as 10% to 15% of NSCLC cases and has unique risk factors, prognosis, and treatment.

Breast Cancer in Pregnancy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Breast cancer in pregnancy

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Leslie Burgess, MA

January 17, 2019

The literature shows that treatment for breast cancer during pregnancy is possible and is comparable to outcomes in women with similar disease.

Cardioprotective Aspirin Reduces Mortality Associated With Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Cardioprotective Aspirin Reduces Mortality Associated With Prostate Cancer

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Leslie Burgess, MA

September 5, 2012

In this week’s Advisor Blog post, Leslie Burgess reviews the evidence that aspirin can reduce prostate cancer deaths.

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