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El Paso cancer patient is glad Angelina Jolie raised awareness of double mastectomy
El Paso Times, TexasEl Pasoan Alice Chavez knows what it's like to be Angelina Jolie. At least when it comes to her health. Like, Jolie, Chavez has undergone a double mastectomy. She had cancer in her left breast, and a risk of cancer in the still-healthy one. "In...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Oncology, Medical Specialization, Mastectomy, Biotechnology
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'16 women out of 505 test positive for breast cancer in October campaign'
Jordan Times, AmmanSixteen women who underwent mammogram screening at Health Ministry hospitals during last year's October campaign tested positive for breast tumours and will undergo additional tests, according to a ministry official. Mohammad Tarawneh, director of the...Tags: Mammogram, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses
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Brides Against Breast Cancer in Baltimore
Brides-to-be can browse hundreds of designer and gently worn wedding gowns at the Brides Against Breast Cancer "Tour of Gowns" this Valentine's Day weekend at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel. "These brides are really progressive because they can...
Tags: Conservation, Breast Cancer
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Apps that could save your life
WGN NewsFrom where to turn in an emergency to life-saving health tips, these four apps could possibly be lifesavers. American Red Cross First Aid Free for iOs and Android This app includes step-by-step instructions for everyday first aid scenarios. Simply...Tags: American Red Cross, Health Treatments, Breast Cancer, First Aid
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Josie Pancho's story of survival
Sun SentinelOn Feb. 5, 2007, I was getting ready for work when I felt something hard on the inner part of my right breast. Five years before, I had needle biopsies done twice, due to a fibrocystic breast condition on my left breast. Both biopsies came out as benign....Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Coral Springs, Medical Procedures and Tests, Biopsy, Mastectomy
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Drexel Doctors Develop Intelligent Breast Exam
In 2012, hundreds of thousands of women in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, but as PHL 17's Ashley Johnson reports two Drexel doctors have developed a device to help women fight the disease earlier. It's known as the...
Tags: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses
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Many views on screening
Women with no history of breast cancer have to muddle through conflicting recommendations from medical and advocacy groups on when, how and how often to screen for tumors, as the efficacy of routine mammograms continues to raise hot debate. The U.S....
Tags: Cancer, Mammogram, Health Organizations, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health Treatments
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This time, the limelight for Komen is too hot a pink
Opinion L.A.The Susan G. Komen for the Cure folks are terrific at publicity. Most of the time, anyway. They have bathed the fight against breast cancer in a pink glow, bringing in loads of positive press for their runs for the...... -
Mammograms and the confused women of America
Opinion L.A.Do mammograms prevent breast cancer deaths? How about breast self-examinations? Like most other women in this country, I'm confused. Two years ago, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force shocked women -- and a number of breast oncologists -- by... -
Businesses asked to promote Blue Jean Day
The Northern Michigan Regional Health System Foundation asks community businesses to help raise awareness of breast cancer by encouraging employees to dress comfortably on Wednesday, Oct. 26. With one in seven women developing breast cancer in her...Tags: Business, Health and Medical Professionals, Health and Safety at Work, Health Insurance, General Practitioners
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Elizabeth Hurley For Breast Cancer Awareness
Evelyn H. Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of The Estée Lauder Companies, launched The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in 1992 to raise awareness about the importance of breast health and early detection, and to raise...Tags: Research, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Elizabeth Hurley, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Genes and Chromosomes
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Think pink: Wacoal bra-fitting event helps fight against cancer
Fashion Focus - Orlando SentinelOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), which means we'll soon be inundated with products in BCAM pink — including the three items pictures here. All are from www.shoedazzle.com, and all sell for $39.95, with a portion of proceeds...
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