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10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Most of the news we hear about breast cancer deals with addressing the disease after it's already been diagnosed. The best treatment for any disease, is through prevention. Here are 10 ways to lower your breast cancer risk.
1. Exercise and be consistant about it. Moderate physical activity, like brisk walking, 3 times a week can reduce a young woman's risk of developing breast cancer by 33%, and the risk of breast cancer after menopause by 26%.
2. If you smoke, quit now. The sooner, the better. (Read more about 10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer)
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Cancer Death Rate Declining
Some good news in the battle against cancer: recent findings in a report published in the latest issue of Cancer shows cancer death rates dropped steadily on average 2.1 percent per year from 2002 through 2004, nearly twice the annual decrease of 1.1 percent per year from 1993 through 2002. (Read more about Cancer Death Rate Declining)
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African American Women and Breast Cancer
“I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to see my children grow up and my grandchild grow, you get this really scary feeling inside,” says Rosamond Stallings. When 45 year old Rosamond Stallings was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago, doctors urged her to immediately have a mastectomy. “They found like six malignant tumors,” says Rosamond.
Recent studies have shown that 30 percent or more of breast cancer patients fail to receive complete treatment, and that African American women are as much as 10 percent less likely than white women to receive optimal therapy. But now, supported by a $10 million grant from the Department of Defense, a study, led by a team of doctors at Columbia University Medical Center, will look at possible reasons for the disparity. (Read more about African American Women and Breast Cancer)
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BREAST CANCER RECURRENCE MARKER
Researchers have discovered how to identify women with breast cancer who are at risk for having the cancer spread.
This is quite a significant step, because currently, there’s no reliable way to see what cancers will spread and what won’t, and that means it’s hard to say which patients should be treated more aggressively and which can be treated less aggressively (Read more about BREAST CANCER RECURRENCE MARKER)
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 Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer, you know better than anybody else that it is an extremely difficult thing to deal with. It can cause a lot of emotional and physical distress, which is why it is essential for you to get both the proper education and treatment necessary to cope with their condition and possibly defeat it. In order to receive this kind of aid, it is important that you see a breast cancer doctor who holds both the qualifications and sensitivity you need in order to make this difficult time much easier for you. At Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola, Florida, you will be under the care of a skilled and trustworthy doctor who will make it a priority to deliver a course of treatment that works to get you through this painful ordeal feeling a restored sense of hope and strength.
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 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Ave, 1st Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 544-1169
Breast Cancer is a common concern for women in the United States. However, if caught at an early stage, it can be treated. If you are looking for certified professionals to administer a Breast Cancer Testing MRI/ CT Scan in or around Yonkers, New York, look no further than the Lawrence Hospital Medical Imaging. They are a team that is dedicated to being sensitive to each patient%u2019s needs and will use the most advanced MRI testing to ensure the most accurate scanning.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Nearly all women who receive the news that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer will undergo some sort of invasive procedure as part of their treatment or diagnosis. The extent of breast cancer surgery may range from removal of a small piece of breast tissue or lymph nodes under the arm, to the removal of one or both of the entire breasts. The Osceola Cancer Center in Osceola County, Florida has the expertise and care to successfully treat those who are looking for breast surgery procedures.
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The Columbia University Comprehensive Breast Center at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 259-3797
Dealing with breast cancer can be a troubling experience. During this time you should be surrounded by a group of experienced and qualified surgeons who put patient care above all else. Let the professionals at Lawrence Hospital Center of Advanced Surgery in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, help find the best approach for your breast cancer treatment.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
At the Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) in Westchester, NY, the patient is the center of everything. Doctors at WOHG want to help you get through the ordeal of living with Skin Cancer. They want to treat you physically and mentally.
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 Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Looking for an oncologist? Get your cancer treatment with a reputed oncologist. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed treats patients throughout the New York Metropolitan Area and Lower Hudson Valley. He is a recognized clinical investigator and pioneer and a consistent "Top Doctors" pick by Castle Connolly.
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 Dr. Helen Pass, M.D.
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
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Dr. Helen Pass, M.D. is a breast cancer surgeon in Westchester. She has specialized in the field of breast cancer surgery and other diseases of the breast. Board certified Dr. Pass, M.D. is on the staff at Lawrence Hospital Center.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
If you've been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and are looking for a breast cancer surgeon, the Osceola Cancer Center invites you to visit their facility in Osceola County, Florida. They understand this is an extremely difficult time, but encourage you to relax; tremendous strides have been made in treatment plans. Their staff is dedicated to putting you at ease and providing you with innovative procedures that may improve your condition, but are sure to improve your outlook.
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 Dr. Bridget Freeman
Atlantis Medical Center PA
1617 Thacker Ave
Jacksonville,
Florida
32207
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For women who have suffered through the pain of breast cancer, it is not an easy journey to go through. How about post treatment recovery? After succeeding to pass through the treatment, who can assist you during your recovery? Far too few oncology centers specialize in this important area. Dr. Bridget Freeman, M.D. of the Atlantis Medical Center in Jacksonville, Florida, has the experience, training, and skills to help you adjust to life after breast cancer and support and guide on your path to recovery. Dr. Freeman's passion is to assist women to achieve full recovery and wellness.
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 Dr. Nella I. Shapiro
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
Are you living with breast cancer? You may need to undergo breast cancer surgery. If you are considering the procedure, you should look into Dr. Nella Shapiro. She is a breast cancer surgery specialist at the Eastchester Center for Cancer Care in the Bronx. She offers her patients such procedures as lumpectomy, mastectomy, auxillary lymph node dissection, sentinel lymph node dissection and reconstructive breast cancer surgery. Dr. Shapiro is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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The Columbia University Comprehensive Breast Center at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 259-3797
If you are looking for a team of sensitive, experienced and focused physicians who specialize in Breast Cancer Oncology, you may be in luck if you reside in Westchester, New York. The team at Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery has a state of the art facility to go with a national reputation as one of the best hospitals in the United States according to U.S. News and World Report.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Breast cancer is a fairly common malignancy, found frequently in women and rarely in men. Breast cancer develops from cells in the breast that grow at an uncontrolled rate. The Osceola Cancer Center in Celebration, FL specializes in breast cancer treatment and can help you. With almost 200,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year, it's important to obtain the best professional care you can find.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.
Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 850-9152
Are you looking for a caring medical center in Westchester, NY that provides the finest medical techniques currently available for breast cancer? The Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) offices are conveniently located in Westchester, NY to offer you the highest standards in treatment.
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The Columbia University Comprehensive Breast Center at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 259-3797
Thousands of people are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Many people when they hear the news are often lost and unsure of what the best approach is in fighting the terrible disease. Let the professionals at Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, help find the best cancer removal option for you. They provide the highest quality of care, while understanding the emotional needs of the patient play a vital role in recovery.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Cancer can be a very difficult challenge in somebody's life, causing them emotional, mental, and physical suffering. That is why it is so essential to receive the right moral support and cancer care if you or somebody you love has been faced with this illness. In order to receive this type of treatment, it is important for you to turn to a skilled team of experts who are knowledgeable about your condition and sensitive enough to give you the emotional and spiritual support you need to get through your ordeal. At the Osceola Cancer Center in Orlando, FL, a staff of compassionate medical professionals is there to help you cope with your illness both physically and mentally, so that you can live your life to the fullest despite your condition.
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 Dr. Lucia Boselli
Eastchester Center for Cancer Care
2330 Eastchester Road
Bronx,
NY
10469
Call (888) 860-7136
The Bronx based Eastchester Center for Cancer Care is a full-service radiation oncology cancer center dedicated to offering the highest level of care for Westchester oncology patients. Dr. Lucia Boselli is a Board Certified radiation oncologist who possesses the skill and experience necessary for effective cancer treatment
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 Sarasota Florida
Empowered Doctor
Sarasota,
Florida
Call (888) 254-3088
Dr. Gerald E. Grubbs, M.D. of Sarasota, FL can help you get the care you need and deserve. Surgery offers the best chance for cure of breast cancer, but until long-term data are available, interventional treatments are options people who are incapable of undergoing surgery. Dr. Grubbs specializes in interventional radiology. At Sarasota Interventional Radiology, in Sarasota County, Florida, state-of-the-art cancer treatment technology and techniques, including biopsies, are available. Dr. Grubbs is one of the most trusted and well-established names in the field of interventional radiology. He is very sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and does his best to ensure that each patient is well taken care of.
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Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging | Women's Imaging Center
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Ave, 1st Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 544-1169
Regular breast exams are a key to preventative care and they are designed to catch Breast Cancer in early, treatable stages. In Rye, New York, the team with a reputation for excellence in a wide range of medical treatments, including Breast Cancer Screening and Detection using MRI/ CT Scan can be found at Lawrence Hospital Medical Imaging.
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Osceola Cancer Center
Osceola Cancer Center
737 West Oak Street
Kissimmee,
Florida
34741
Call (888) 287-5593
Cancer. The word itself is frightening, and the disease can mean a long and difficult battle. But real hope exists, and at the Osceola Cancer Center in Kissimmee, FL, you can find a solution. At this remarkable care center, Dr. Mamta Vijayvargiya and her team utilize traditional and alternative cancer treatments to put you on the path to recovery. More than anything, they want to tend to you and your family.
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