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Ask the Doc! Radiation and the Thyroid

Health April 26, 2019 , by

Dr. William Whaley addresses a viewer’s concerns over radiation and how it can hurt the thyroid. He also gives helpful tips on dealing with pollen.

Ask the Doc! Discussing Adrenal Cancer and Feeling Numbness

Health March 27, 2019 , by

Dr. Whaley joins the show to answer one viewer’s questions about adrenal cancer and another viewer’s about feeling numbness.

Ask the Doc with Dr. William Whaley on Popping Knuckles; Can Cancer Originate From Significant Injuries

Health October 8, 2018 , by

Dr. Whaley joins BKP to discuss the myth behind popping knuckles and also if falls, bumps, and bruises can lead to cancer. He and BKP also touch on the risks associated with vaping and over using electronic devices.

“Ask the Doc!” All about Eczema and Seasonal Allergies

Health February 16, 2018 , by

Today on Ask the Doc, BKP and Doctor William Whaley discuss eczema and what can lead to worse skin conditions on the body when eczema is left untreated. Also, Dr. Answers viewer questions and tell us a break down of this years upcoming seasonal allergies. We want to give a big thank you to Georgia Cancer Specialists and of course Dr. Whaley for this segment.

Ask the Doc! Discussing Small Cell Lung Cancer

Health April 22, 2019 , by

Dr. William Whaley is back with his weekly segment answering a viewer’s question about small cell lung cancer and another question about leg tingling and numbness.

Ask the Doc! Skin Cancer and Hair Loss

Health March 4, 2019 , by

Dr. William Whaley joins the show to discuss the different types of skin cancer and when Mohs surgery is used. He also touches on hair loss.

Ask the Doc with Dr. William Whaley – Turmeric Safety and Osteoporosis Prevention

Health October 22, 2018 , by

Dr. Whaley joins BKP to discuss the safety of using turmeric and how to help prevent osteoporosis.

ASK THE DOC 10/13/2017

Health October 15, 2017 , by

Dr. William Whaley joins us for our weekly checkup, featuring your questions!

We would like to thank the Georgia Cancer Specialists for sponsoring this segment. I f you have a question for our doc, send it to [email protected] or 706-889-9700.

  1. What causes me to lose my sense of smell?
    1. All sorts of causes… NUMEROUS DISEASES
    2. Also, with age it can deteriorate.
    3. Also, seasonal allergies.
  2. Can a mental illness change personality or behavior?
    1. Personality: No. Personality disorders are serious disorders. The medical community divides it into three categories.
      1. People appear odd or eccentric. Schizotypal
      2. People who are dramatic, emotional, erratic. It’s a disease when its narcissistic.
      3. People that appear anxious and fearful. Avoidant behavior, obsessive compulsive. Or very dependent.
    2. BEHAVIOR
      1. Low Thyroid/High Thyroid makes you lethargic or too hyper.
      2. Too much Testosterone can make you over aggressive.
  3. I’m just getting over a cold and my ears feel plugged up.
    1. The tube that drains the ear is full, caused by a virus, then your can’t equilibrate the pressure.
      1. Nasal sprays can open them up.
    2. The most common occurrence is because of ear wax
      1. The worst thing to do is stick a q-tip in the ear
      2. Go to the pharmacy and get something over the counter that will melt the wax.
    3. If you go onto an airplane after having that sort of cold you can rupture ear drum on the way down from altitude.
      1. It can lead to a lifetime of dizziness with zero cure.

Ask the Doc with Dr. Whaley – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!

Health April 28, 2017 , by

Tomorrow, April 29th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. You can turn in any old prescription medicines you may have to your local county police department tomorrow. Dr. Whaley explains to us why it is important not to flush these or throw them out but rather to turn them in. He also talks to us about medical marijuana and the opiate addiction issues in our country. Lastly, Dr. Whaley tells us about the benefits of taking a baby aspirin daily and what it can help prevent.

This segment is sponsored by the Georgia Cancer Specialists.

Ask the Doc: Explaining Immunotherapy

Health June 24, 2019 , by

Dr. William Whaley joins the show to discuss immunotherapy for cancer treatment.

Ask the Doc! Covering How Cancer Treatment Has Improved and Migraines

Health June 8, 2019 , by

Dr. William Whaley answers questions about the improvements we’ve seen with cancer detection and treatment and also if botox can help with migraines.

Ask the Doc! Cancer Prevention and Sprain vs. Strain

Health February 4, 2019 , by

Dr. William Whaley discusses best practices to help prevent cancer. He also answers a viewer’s question on how to tell if his ankle is sprained or strained.

Ask the Doc! Discussing Encapsulated Cancer and Eye Floaters

Health January 21, 2019 , by

Dr. William Whaley answers viewers’ questions about encapsulated cancer and discusses eye floaters.

Ask the Doc with Dr. William Whaley – Discussing Proper Diet

Health January 7, 2019 , by

Dr. William Whaley joins BKP to discuss a proper diet and modifiable risk factors.

Ask the Doc with Dr. William Whaley – Discussing Thyroid Cancer

Health December 17, 2018 , by

Dr. William Whaley joins BKP to discuss thyroid cancer and exercising.

Ask the Doc with Dr. William Whaley – Discussing Abnormal Liver Blood Tests

Health November 19, 2018 , by

Dr. Whaley discusses primary biliary cholangitis and pediatric gagging issues.

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