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Mammographers Performing Breast Ultrasounds? June 11, 2008 9:53 AM by Wanda Francisco: There have been many studies published recently regarding the benefits of breast ultrasound, even as a screening tool. Breast ultrasound is a common exam for patients experiencing some type of breast symptom throughout our healthcare system. But who is Read More...
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New Hope for Fighting Lymphedema May 27, 2008 10:05 AM by Wanda Francisco: Lymphedema is a painful and often debilitating side effect of breast cancer treatment. If not diagnosed and managed early in the development stage, lymphedema can increase a patient's risk of infection and other shoulder complications. Swelling can be Read More...
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More Mastectomies? May 16, 2008 8:47 AM by Wanda Francisco: It is always interesting to go back and look at statistics once a new type of imaging has been utilized to help detect breast cancer. Researchers at Mayo Clinic did just that and came up with some very interesting results. The doctors at Mayo Clinic started Read More...
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An Aspirin a Day... May 8, 2008 9:42 AM by Wanda Francisco: There has been a new study published in the online edition of Breast Cancer Research that examines the possible benefits of taking an aspirin a day to help prevent some types of breast cancer. By taking a daily dose of aspirin, women may decrease their Read More...
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