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Phyllis Johnson

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor

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posted 11/22/2009, comments (3)

What If? Statistics and Public Health

I've been reading and listening to the debate on the new screening guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force for almost a week now and trying to sort through the various claims. Two historical figures who have fascinated me for years have stories that seem pertinent to the debate. The first is Dr. Ignaz... Read more Chevron

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robertkuske

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Breast Brachytherapy Specialist

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posted 11/22/2009, comment (1)

What is Breast Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy, also known as sealed source radiotherapy or endocurietherapy, is a form of radiotherapy where a radioactive source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment. Brachytherapy is commonly used to treat localized prostate cancer, cervical cancer and cancers of the head and neck.Breast brachytherapy is a 5-day radiation... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor

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posted 11/22/2009, comments (4)

Can’t Sleep? You’ve Come to the Right Place.

You glance at the clock: 2:18 a.m. You turned in after the 11 p.m. news, but you’re still awake. You vowed to simply relax – close your eyes – let your worries go – fall asleep.Didn’t work, did it?We’ve all had nights like this. Cancer is the original Big Gorilla in the Corner. Awfully hard to ignore, even in... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/19/2009, comments (4)

PJ Hamel On NPR!

PJ Hamel, our esteemed Breast Cancer Network blogger, was featured on an NPR piece this morning. Titled ""Mammogram Wars: Experts Feel The Backlash," the piece aired at 6.00am and 8.00am this morning. If you missed it this morning, the link above will allow you to stream the piece at your convenience. Whatever your views on the debate,... Read more Chevron

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Maimah Karmo

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Tigerlily Foundation, President and Founder

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posted 11/19/2009, comments (3)

The "Gods" Must be Crazy

As a breast cancer survivor, the past three and a half years have been an amazing learning experience for me. As powerful as my personal experience was, learning and becoming an educated advocate has also given me the opportunity to know when to speak up on an issue, and taught me the importance of weighing all aspects and facts before doing... Read more Chevron

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