April 2008 - Posts

Fill Mine to the Rim
April 30, 2008 8:51 AM by Wanda Francisco

I am sure that I have shared with all of you just how much I love a good cup of coffee in the morning. My shift starts at 6am, and without a good, robust cup of coffee, I would definitely be in trouble! Many times the media tries to make us feel guilty Read More...

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“When Can I Stop Having Mammograms?”
April 25, 2008 8:43 AM by Wanda Francisco

How many times have your older mammography patients asked you this question? My guess is quite often! With aging comes a huge onslaught of additional things that need to be done in a timely manner. Bone densities, colonoscopies, pap smears, lots of blood Read More...

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Welcome Sunshine!
April 21, 2008 9:24 AM by Wanda Francisco

I absolutely love this time of year in the Midwest! It is like someone brought out the crayons and started coloring the world. What was drab and dreary has turned green and full of life. Trees that were bare and dead-looking are literally ready to burst Read More...

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Examining the Media's Coverage of Breast Cancer
April 18, 2008 8:43 AM by Wanda Francisco

Researchers at Michigan State University presented an interesting look at the media in regards to breast cancer in a paper published in the latest edition of the Journal of Health Communication . National media coverage was examined over a two year period. Read More...

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Making Mammography Greener
April 14, 2008 8:56 AM by Wanda Francisco

Earth Day is soon approaching. On April 22, people from all over our great planet will come together celebrating our earth and promoting positive changes that we all can make that will help our environment. Like most people, I have made a few changes Read More...

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Time For Tea?
April 11, 2008 11:11 AM by Wanda Francisco

I love a good cup of coffee, and people who know me well know to steer clear until I've had my morning cup. Recently, however, there has been a lot of news out there regarding the benefits of green tea. Tea's antioxidant qualities have been linked with Read More...

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A Positioning Tidbit
April 7, 2008 9:00 AM by Wanda Francisco

Recently I was asked to give a talk on mammography positioning for the Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists. I was initially very honored, and because I really do love talking and have been performing mammograms almost since the beginning of time, Read More...

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What Your Patient May Not Be Asking
April 4, 2008 8:50 AM by Wanda Francisco

The results of a British study appeared in Quality & Safety in Health Care recently regarding how comfortable patients feel asking doctors and nurses specific questions. The results were interesting and I believe can make us all better healthcare Read More...

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Not Just Pink
April 2, 2008 10:39 AM by Wanda Francisco

I was reading a breast cancer survivor story the other day. Like far too many cases, the patient initially put off going to a physician after finding the breast lump. When the patient finally sought treatment, their worst fears were confirmed. This story, Read More...

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