Dr. Kristine Slam, COSABreast

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

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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.

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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.

12/15/2025

I love operating here for my inpatient procedure patients! Experienced and caring staff, and a spectacular cafeteria too (very very important for always-hungry surgeons) 😉

We’re excited to announce Mount Carmel New Albany has been named a 2025 by The Leapfrog Group! This award recognizes hospitals across the U.S. for excellence in quality of care and .

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12/03/2025

Well deserved congratulations!
Tauana has always been an enthusiastic  supporter the cancer program and has always been wonderful to work with ❤️

YWCA Columbus is celebrating six Women of Achievement who embody its mission. Learn more about the 2026 class here.

11/21/2025

“Getting this yearly scan can help catch lung cancer in its early stages, when the five-year survival rate is 60 percent. But almost half of lung cancers are caught in their late stages, when patients have less than a 10 percent chance of surviving.”

These scans are available for ages 50-80 with a significant history of smoking.

If everyone eligible had a lung cancer screening, 62,000 lives would be saved over five years, a new study shows.

11/08/2025

Proud to be part of a team of hard-working and caring medical professionals who put the patient first, always. 

We’re proud to share that Mount Carmel Health’s Cancer Program has once again earned renewed accreditations from the Commission on Cancer (CoC) and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)—two leading quality programs of the American College of Surgeons.

These honors reflect more than clinical excellence—they represent the compassion and commitment of our team, who bring humanity to healing every day.

11/05/2025

For today, I’m doing a “what the doctor does” summary 🙋‍♀️
Over the past year, I have been interested in the potential benefits of creatine on brain health in women, for mood disorders, cognitive function, Alzheimer’s risk reduction, and of course, the more traditionally known maintenance of muscle strength in perimenopausal and menopausal women.

Here is the meta-analysis illustrated the potential beneficial brain effects, 16 studies and nearly 500 women. More research is definitely warranted, but it’s enough for me to supplement daily.

Current evidence suggests that creatine monohydrate supplementation may confer beneficial effects on cognitive function in adults, particularly in the domains of memory, attention time, and information processing speed. Larger robust clinical trials are warranted to further validate these findings.....