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African American Women and Breast Cancer
“I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to see my children grow up and my grandchild grow, you get this really scary feeling inside,” says Rosamond Stallings. When 45 year old Rosamond Stallings was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago, doctors urged her to immediately have a mastectomy. “They found like six malignant tumors,” says Rosamond.
Recent studies have shown that 30 percent or more of breast cancer patients fail to receive complete treatment, and that African American women are as much as 10 percent less likely than white women to receive optimal therapy. But now, supported by a $10 million grant from the Department of Defense, a study, led by a team of doctors at Columbia University Medical Center, will look at possible reasons for the disparity. (Read more about African American Women and Breast Cancer)
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10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Most of the news we hear about breast cancer deals with addressing the disease after it's already been diagnosed. The best treatment for any disease, is through prevention. Here are 10 ways to lower your breast cancer risk.
1. Exercise and be consistant about it. Moderate physical activity, like brisk walking, 3 times a week can reduce a young woman's risk of developing breast cancer by 33%, and the risk of breast cancer after menopause by 26%.
2. If you smoke, quit now. The sooner, the better. (Read more about 10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer)
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City Women Are More Likely To Develop Breast Cancer
Women living in urban areas have denser breasts, which make them more susceptible to developing breast cancer, according to a recent study presented at a meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Women's breast tissue may be fatty or glandular or a mixture of both. Women who have more glandular breasts show denser tissue on a mammogram. These women have been found to have nearly four times the risk of developing breast cancer compared to women with fatty breasts. To determine if there was a situational factor that attributed to the breast density, researchers analyzed digital mammograms of over 900 women from urban, suburban, and rural areas. (Read more about City Women Are More Likely To Develop Breast Cancer)
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Cancer Patients In Need of Psychological and Social Support
A recent report from the Institute of Medicine addresses the toll that cancer therapies have on patients' mental and emotional state that may potentially cause other health problems. Cancer treatments save and prolong many people's lives; however, care that focuses solely on eradicating tumors without acknowledging a patient's well-being can increase the patient's suffering and affect their ability to follow through on treatment. The report proposes that oncology care providers use a new standard of care that accomplishes three goals: screen patients for distress and other problems, coordinate and connect patients with health care or service providers who can treat these problems, and periodically re-evaluate patients to determine if patient care needs adjustment. (Read more about Cancer Patients In Need of Psychological and Social Support)
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All Types of Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
A recent study by Kaiser Permanente Researchers has found that the effects of alcohol on breast cancer are the same, regardless of whether a woman drinks wine, beer, or liquor. The ethyl alcohol found in those drinks and the quantity consumed are the factors that weigh heavily on breast cancer risk. Researchers believe the increased risk from three or more drinks a day is similar to the increased breast cancer risk from smoking a pack of cigarettes a day or more. They claim that "Population studies have consistently linked drinking alcohol to an increased risk of female breast cancer, but until now there has been little data, most of it conflicting, about an independant role played by the choice of beverage type." (Read more about All Types of Alcohol Linked to Breast Cancer Risk)
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BRCA Breast Cancer Genes
Women who have BRCA breast cancer genetic mutations are just as likely to survive as other women who get breast cancer, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are more likely to get breast cancer. It was also widely believed that those with hereditary breast cancer from BRCA1 mutations had worse outcomes. This new study, tracked two groups of women with breast cancer in Israel, one with the inherited BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, and the other without. The researchers found no significant difference in death rates between the two groups. Between 5 and 10 percent of all breast cancers are hereditary and are more likely to occur with women from certain ethnic backgrounds like people of Ashkenazi (central or eastern European) Jewish heritage [one reason why the study was done in Israel]. (Read more about BRCA Breast Cancer Genes)
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New Breast Cancer Diagnostic
 College professor, 61 year old Karin Wexler, wasted no time when she first felt a lump on her breast three years ago. “Within 3 minutes, I had called my doctor and went for a mammogram and sonogram right away and nothing showed up on the mammogram even though the radiologist could feel it herself with her hand, we couldn’t pick it up on the mammogram,” says Karin.
Doctors performed a lumpectomy and discovered that Karin did indeed have stage one breast cancer. For many women like Karin, mammography, while still the first-line screening tool for breast cancer, can miss abnormalities. Dense tissue and cancers can have a similar appearance on mammography, making it difficult to identify cancers…this can result in false negative mammograms and in addition lead to unnecessary biopsies.
But now, thanks to breast specific gamma imaging, cancerous tissue can be identified that may go undetected by mammography. “This is different than traditional breast imaging like mammography or sonography or even MRI in that it is not anatomical imaging but it is more what we call functional imaging so in other words we are picking up areas where the cells are beginning to be more active like cancer cells can and allows us to identify these cells at a much earlier stage before we might be able to see an abnormality on a mammogram a sonogram or even an MRI so it is very, very exciting,” says Dr. Sheldon Marc Feldman of Beth Israel Medical Center. (Read more about New Breast Cancer Diagnostic)
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Minorities and Breast Cancer
There is a disturbing report out tonight that says minority women, who are at the highest risk for having aggressive breast cancer, are simply not getting their mammograms.
Now, we keep hearing study after study showing how there are ethnic disparities in healthcare. But, mammograms are available for most women regardless of socioeconomic status. So, why minority women are still needlessly facing aggressive, advanced breast cancers? (Read more about Minorities and Breast Cancer)
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Estrogen Okay for Some
There’s good news tonight for some women who want to use estrogen during and after the menopause.
In those women have had their uterus’ removed, but only in these women, it appears----even after seven years of treatment with estrogen—using this hormone replacement treatment will not raise one’s risk of breast cancer, a commonly held concern.
So, if an apple a day keeps the doctor away, hormone replacement threapy was, perhaps, one treatment that turned out to be a bad apple.
Until July of 2002, hormone replacement therapy--estrogen or estrogen and progesterone together--was the standard treatment for treating problems associated with the menopause. These include symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping and mood changes, and forgetfulness, to preventing other diseases including osteoporosis and related fractures. (Read more about Estrogen Okay for Some)
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Mammogram
A mammogram is a special type of X-Ray that allows doctors to visualize the breast tissue. The mammography machine compresses the breast and this will cause some discomfort. (Read more about Mammogram)
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Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
Call: 888-537-5454
For women who have suffered through the pain of breast cancer, it is not an easy journey to go through. How about post treatment recovery? After succeeding to pass through the treatment, who can assist you during your recovery? Far too few oncology centers specialize in this important area. Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D. of the Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, has the experience, training, and skills to help you adjust to life after breast cancer and support and guide on your path to recovery. Dr. Freeman's passion is to assist women to achieve full recovery and wellness.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call: (888) 287-5593
If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, you know better than anybody else that it is an extremely difficult thing to deal with. It can cause a lot of emotional and physical distress, which is why it is essential for you to get both the proper education and treatment necessary to cope with their condition and possibly defeat it. In order to receive this kind of aid, it is important that you see a breast cancer doctor who holds both the qualifications and sensitivity you need in order to make this difficult time much easier for you. At Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola, Florida, you will be under the care of a skilled and trustworthy doctor who will make it a priority to deliver a course of treatment that works to get you through this painful ordeal feeling a restored sense of hope and strength.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call: (888) 855-1548
If you have been stricken with breast cancer, your battle doesn't have to end there. By undergoing the right treatment, you can find ways to successfully manage your condition on both a physical and emotional level. A breast cancer treatment center that offers multidisciplinary care that consists of all the services necessary to defeat your condition with confidence and much more ease is Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. A staff of breast surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, committed breast imagers, pathologists, psychiatrists, and many other medical professionals are all there to lend their modalities, so that you can increase your chances of triumphing in your fight against breast cancer.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 850-9152
Are you looking for a caring medical center in Westchester, NY that provides the finest medical techniques currently available for breast cancer? The Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) offices are conveniently located in Westchester, NY to offer you the highest standards in treatment.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call: (888) 855-1548
If you are looking for a center that you can trust in your Breast Cancer Removal and live in or around Westchester, New York, a treatment center ranked among the best hospitals in the country by U.S. News and World Report exists in your back yard. Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery is not only world renowned, but is also one of the most welcoming medical facilities you will ever experience. There, a talented group of experienced doctors is accompanied by a dedicated team of licensed professionals. They are ready to guide you through your procedure.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call: (888) 855-1548
Breast Cancer plagues millions of women across the country. Rather than run the risk of having it grow more severe, it is crucial that women undergo the right breast cancer surgery that would help significantly lower its level of malignancy and possibly successfully treat it. However, there are only a handful of breast surgeons who possess both a professional and caring manner that would make the process much more manageable for breast cancer patients. If you also face this illness, the place to receive the proper breast cancer care is Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. There, you will be met with a patient-sensitive surgeon who will make it his or her priority to make the road towards your recovery a more comfortable and easier one.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call: (888) 287-5593
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases facing women today. The doctors at the Osceola Cancer Center are prepared to treat breast cancer and inform patients about how to achieve proper health. The clinic is conveniently located in Osceola County, Florida and is ready to serve you.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call: (888) 287-5593
Cancer can be a very difficult challenge in somebody's life, causing them emotional, mental, and physical suffering. That is why it is so essential to receive the right moral support and cancer care if you or somebody you love has been faced with this illness. In order to receive this type of treatment, it is important for you to turn to a skilled team of experts who are knowledgeable about your condition and sensitive enough to give you the emotional and spiritual support you need to get through your ordeal. At the Osceola Cancer Center in Orlando, FL, a staff of compassionate medical professionals is there to help you cope with your illness both physically and mentally, so that you can live your life to the fullest despite your condition.
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Dr. Nella I. Shapiro
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call: (888) 860-7136
Are you living with breast cancer? You may need to undergo breast cancer surgery. If you are considering the procedure, you should look into Dr. Nella Shapiro. She is a breast cancer surgery specialist at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. She offers her patients such procedures as lumpectomy, mastectomy, auxillary lymph node dissection, sentinel lymph node dissection and reconstructive breast cancer surgery. Dr. Shapiro is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call: (888) 287-5593
If you've been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and are looking for a breast cancer surgeon, the Osceola Cancer Center invites you to visit their facility in Osceola County, Florida. They understand this is an extremely difficult time, but encourage you to relax; tremendous strides have been made in treatment plans. Their staff is dedicated to putting you at ease and providing you with innovative procedures that may improve your condition, but are sure to improve your outlook.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Medical Imaging
Lawerence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Ave, 1st Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call: (888) 837-8158
Regular breast exams are a key to preventative care and they are designed to catch Breast Cancer in early, treatable stages. In Rye, New York, the team with a reputation for excellence in a wide range of medical treatments, including Breast Cancer Screening and Detection using MRI/ CT Scan can be found at Lawrence Hospital Medical Imaging.
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Dr. Helen Pass
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
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Dr. Helen Pass is a breast cancer surgeon in Westchester. She has specialized in the field of breast cancer surgery and other diseases of the breast. Board certified Dr. Pass is on the staff at Lawrence Hospital Center.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call: (888) 287-5593
Cancer. The word itself is frightening, and the disease can mean a long and difficult battle. But real hope exists, and at the Osceola Cancer Center in Kissimmee, FL, you can find a solution. At this remarkable care center, Dr. Mamta Vijayvargiya and her team utilize traditional and alternative cancer treatments to put you on the path to recovery. More than anything, they want to tend to you and your family.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call: (888) 855-1548
Breast Cancer can grow malignant for many women if they aren't given the appropriate guidance and treatment. If you are a female with breast cancer, then your first priority is to turn to a breast cancer surgeon who can help you face this difficult situation with much more comfort and confidence. The staff of breast surgeons at Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York performs a wide range of breast procedures using the utmost care and skill as to minimize your pain and make the process towards your recovery as pleasant as possible.
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Progressive Medical Centers of America
Progressive Medical Centers of America
4646 North Shallowford Road
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call: (888) 802-4131
Nutritional deficiencies can result in a number of negative symptoms and diseases. It is essential to incorporate a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals in your diet, to help you defer any impending illnesses. The qualified team of doctors at Progressive Medical Centers in Atlanta, Georgia work closely with their clients to insure that they receive appropriate care and treatment at all times. Upon consultation, the nutritionists will work to improve your overall health by adjusting the foods that you eat on a daily basis. They suggest practical changes and help you maintain progress throughout the entire process.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 850-9152
Lymphoma / lymph cancer can not only drain you of energy, it can take away your hope. The doctors at Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) understand this. They are not only on the cutting edge of academic medicine, but are also fully equipped with the human touch that is so important in finding the treatment that is right for you.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 850-9152
Looking for an oncologist? Get your cancer treatment with a reputed oncologist. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed treats patients throughout the New York Metropolitan Area and Lower Hudson Valley. He is a recognized clinical investigator and pioneer and a consistent "Top Doctors" pick by Castle Connolly.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call: (888) 287-5593
Breast cancer is a fairly common malignancy, found frequently in women and rarely in men. Breast cancer develops from cells in the breast that grow at an uncontrolled rate. The Osceola Cancer Center in Celebration, FL specializes in breast cancer treatment and can help you. With almost 200,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year, it's important to obtain the best professional care you can find.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call: (888) 850-9152
When colon cancer strikes, it%u2019s easy to be overwhelmed by all the decisions that have to be made. You want a doctor in Westchester, NY who understands the stress that you%u2019re going through. You want the doctors at Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group.
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Dr. Lucia Boselli
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call: (888) 860-7136
The Bronx based Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a full-service radiation oncology cancer center dedicated to offering the highest level of care for Westchester oncology patients. Dr. Lucia Boselli is a Board Certified radiation oncologist who possesses the skill and experience necessary for effective cancer treatment
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