Cancer Research and Medical Updates
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Beyond Mammography: Supplemental Screening Breast MRI
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, with a 40% mortality reduction in women aged 40 and older. This is…
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Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
DO: Do get some basic information from your doctor before you hit the web. Find out tumor type, size, stage,…
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Help Us Win The Fight Against Colon Cancer This March
March heralds the arrival of Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The medical and mainstream media have done an excellent job…
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Breast Density: The Bare Necessities
Breast density is a buzz word that seems to be all the rage these days. In 2009 it became a…
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What to expect when you are expecting….a mammogram
Your first mammogram can be a daunting experience. Whether it’s concern about the discomfort, fear of the unknown, or nervousness…
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Talking About Cancer Screening with Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Mammograms and Pap tests are effective breast and cervical cancer screening tools for all women. While cancer incidence rates are…
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Integrative Oncology Esthetics: Protecting your skin from the effects of cancer
Miriam Friedman is a Licensed Medical Esthetician. Her passion for Oncology Esthetics came from experiencing cancer as a caregiver and…
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Supreme Court BRCA Gene Patent Decision: What it Means for You
Last week, the US Supreme Court ruled on a significant gene patenting case. The issue before the Court was whether…
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New Ovarian Cancer Study Is Released
Many important studies were presented last week at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer in…
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What are we doing at this conference?
I’ve just returned from the 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting – one of the largest cancer-related conferences organized by the American…
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From the Cab to the Conference: ASCO’s Annual Meeting From a Patient’s Perspective
By: Rochelle Shoretz, Founder and Executive Director Each year, thousands of clinicians and researchers convene at the American Society of…
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Taking Time in San Antonio
By: Rochelle Shoretz, Sharsheret Founder and Executive Director I have spent the last four days attending the San Antonio Breast…
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Early Detection is Still the Best Way to Fight Breast Cancer
This year’s Sharsheret Benefit was a great tribute to the women (and the fabulous male speaker) who have faced cancer…
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Text For Your Next Mammogram
Join Sharsheret and Ping Mobile as we launch the “Text For Your Next”SM mobile alert campaign to promote breast health…
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Sharsheret Teleconference Addressed New Screening Guidelines
Sharsheret’s national teleconference, New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines: What Do They Mean For Me?, recorded on November 24, 2009, featured…
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New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening. Rochelle Shoretz Answers questions on Fox 5 News NY
In breaking news, the United States Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of experts appointed by the federal Department…
