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"You Should Apologize For Saying You Had Cancer (Because The NYTs Says It Probably Wasn't Cancer)"

  There was a piece recently in the New York Times about cancer. This, in and of itself, isn't unusual, since there are many pieces in the New York Times about cancer. What was unusual was what the piece suggested: Cancer should be renamed. Some cancers aren't really cancer, even though they're still called... Read moreChevron
posted 12/14/2011, comments (3)|
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Early Detection of Breast Cancer is Key

In case you were asleep and not keeping up with the news, or just keeping tabs on the tabloids, The United States Preventive Services Task Force said Monday that women should start regular breast cancer screening at age 50, not 40, and that doctors should stop teaching women to examine their breasts on a regular basis.   Women of America,... Read moreChevron
posted 11/23/2009, comments (9)|
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Lombardi Cancer Center Releases Controversial Study

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 moreChevron
posted 11/19/2009, comments (3)|
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Taking Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)? Why Paxil and Other Antidepressants Could Pose a Problem

  Tamoxifen (or nolvadex) is a drug commonly prescribed to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer, but a common side effect of the treatment is hot flashes. As a result, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - a class of drugs that includes Paxil (paroxetine) and Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) - are commonly prescribed to... Read moreChevron
posted 06/01/2009, comments (4)|
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The "MS Hug" Demystified

Suddenly you feel an intense tightening around your chest, along with pain and a burning sensation. You clutch your chest, awash in fear.   If you have never had this experience before, you wonder... is this a heart attack... a panic attack... an asthma attack... and you will definitely want to contact your physician.   But if you... Read moreChevron
posted 04/15/2009, comments (27)|
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