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Phyllis Johnson

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posted 11/22/2009, comment (1)

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 (2)

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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WillFightIt

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Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, awaiting exact prognosis

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posted 11/20/2009, comments (6)

What now!!!

After the surgeon appt. I had finally accepted the fact that I had cancer..and it will be operated upon on 12/01. My husband and I had already started making plans for a short fun trip to some place nice before all the craziness descends on us....but no...this stupid cancer wont let me plan even few weeks into the future. I get a call from the MRI... Read more Chevron

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Peglove

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Loving Wife, Teacher, Life-Long Learner, Traveler of the World

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posted 11/20/2009, comments (3)

MY ARM HURTS!!!: note to self....

Dear Friends that will have LUMPECTOMY SOON.... Which is actually many of you right now. Gour, Sandy, Kathy, MMTC... It is Day 14 since my lump. on Nov 6, and I ws feeling better 2 days ago, so I went for a drive, went to the cleaners, picked up groceries, etc... Now, my arm tingles and hurts. I am back to... Read more Chevron

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