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Phyllis Johnson

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PET Scans: Seeing Your Body Cells at Work

When I was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer in 1998, the first thing my doctors did was order a battery of tests to see if the cancer had spread.  The test they did NOT order was a PET scan.  Positron emission tomography (PET) was still very expensive and not easy to read. The machine that combined the PET scan with the CT scan... Read moreChevron
posted 05/31/2012, comments (0)|
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Patient’s Access to Treatments Act: Helping You Get the Meds You Need

When you have rheumatoid arthritis, medication can be an essential part of controlling the disease and managing symptoms. This is the moment where those who are insured breathe a deep, relieved breath. At least they won't have to worry about medication cost. Or will they?   There are now more treatments available for RA than ever before.... Read moreChevron
posted 05/30/2012, comment (1)|
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Treatment continues...

After following a breast lump for 16 years (2 needle aspirations, annual mammograms, ultrasound...), I was diagnosed with stage 2 infiltrative ductal carcinoma in 2006 at the age of 42. Lumpectomy, lymph node dissection, chemotherapy, radiation and 5 years of Tamoxifen and my treatment continues...just had surgery to remove my ovaries (blood tests... Read moreChevron
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Eileen Bailey

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Vaginal Discharge: Is it Normal?

It is a question that is often asked: Is my vaginal discharge normal or should I be worried that something is wrong? The answer is: It depends. Every woman experiences some vaginal discharge and usually, it signals a healthy vagina but there are times when you should talk with your doctor.   What is Normal Discharge?   The pH in your... Read moreChevron
posted 05/30/2012, comments (0)|
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Pam Flores

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American Bone Health Strong Campaign for Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month

Health Central would like to welcome Kathleen Cody, the Executive Director of American Bone Health and the Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education.  FORE is a California-based research organization focusing on the needs of the medical community to support osteoporosis detection, treatment and prevention.  American Bone Health... Read moreChevron
posted 05/25/2012, comments (0)|
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