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asanghvi

posted 11/17/2009, comments (22)

New BC Screening Guidelines: Roundup (updated)

By now the news of the new breast cancer screening guidelines issued by the U.S.Preventive Services Task Force* is out and sides have been chosen. Several prominent breast cancer organizations have come out for the guidelines, while several others are outraged. So what are the recommendations exactly? From the U.S. Department of Health... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2009, comment (1)

Young women and breast health -- support the EARLY Act

I am happy to see the community debating the EARLY Act on this site. Approximately 36,000 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed in US women under the age of 50 each year -- more than the total number of cervical and ovarian cancers diagnosed annually. Even still, too many young women are told not to worry about breast cancer. The EARLY Act... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/23/2009, comment (1)

What are my chances???

Today I am scheduled to have my mammogram. I am terrified! I feel that my whole world is about to change. At 31 some may say that my life is just about to begain...I have a husband and 4 children, I love them dearly. What ever happens I pray for the support from my family and friends and also all of you. This site has been very educational and... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/12/2009, comments (5)

But, I am still young...

I fought to have a mammogram done. I am 34 yrs old and I have wanted to get a mommo for about two years. I guess I was just worried and nervous. My cousin had a very fast growing cancer when she was 35, and had a double mastectomy at 38. I would tell doctors this...and the would say, "but you are still young. There is no reason for you to have... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/11/2009, comments (7)

Your First Mammogram: Easy as 1-2-3

You’ve reached your 40th birthday, and you know what that means: it’s time for your first mammogram.Or you’ve discovered a lump in your breast; you’re just 37 years old, but the doctor says you’d best have a mammogram.Are you scared? Don’t be. You may have heard horror stories about “the big... Read more Chevron

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