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Anjali on Breast Cancer
Tuesday, December 15 2009
In November, right after the new mammography recommendations hit the press, HealthCentral sent out a survey to ask women what they thought. After more than 1000 responses, the preliminary results are in.
If you have not already, please take the survey (you need a facebook account)
Women Speak Out: Mammograms are painful but... Read more
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Anjali on Breast Cancer
Friday, December 04 2009
Responding to the uproar that ensued after the new mammogram guidelines were released a few weeks ago, the Senate has passed an amendment requiring insurers to cover screening tests recommended by the task force, including cervical cancer screenings and mammograms.
From CNN:
The chamber approved a Democratic-sponsored amendment to... Read more
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Anjali on Breast Cancer
Thursday, November 19 2009
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
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Anjali on Breast Cancer
Tuesday, November 17 2009
Hi Everyone,
I have great news! L'Oreal Paris has awarded Maimah Karmo, one of our experts, the prestigious honor of Woman Of Worth, 2009 for her efforts to increase awareness of the issue of young women and breast cancer. As you know, Maimah's organiztion, Tigerlily Foundation works to educate, advocate for, empower and... Read more
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Anjali on Breast Cancer
Tuesday, November 17 2009
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
