Breast Cancer Awareness
This is the latest news as of February 27th.
I'll post more if I find anything else out.
I found this posted at SUNCOASTPASCO.TBO.COM on Saturday.
"Women motorcycle riders blazed a trail last year by forming Diva Hope Charities to help breast cancer survivors."
Hypnosis can help alleviate the pain and suffering experienced by women being treated for breast cancer, according to a study by a University at Buffalo School of Social Work professor.
Rachel writes: "Hypnosis can be an effective means of treating pain in women with breast cancer, according to a research."
Metastases that were 2 millimeters or less in diameter ("micrometastases") in axillary lymph nodes detected on examination of a single section of the lymph nodes were associated with poorer disease-free and overall survival in breast cancer patients, according to a new study published online February 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
WWW.SCIENCEDAILY.COM writes: "Do we need a revision of current recommendations for breast cancer screening? According to a recent study, this appears advisable at least for young women carrying an increased risk of breast cancer. The results of the EVA trial confirm once more that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is substantially more accurate for early diagnosis of breast cancer than digital mammography or breast ultrasound ..."
Vanessa wrote:
Did anyone else see this article?
"Valarie Worthy used her experience with breast cancer to help found the Sisters Network Triangle, a support organization for black women with the disease."
Lynn wrote:
Did anyone else see this article?
"Metastases that were 2 millimeters or less in diameter ("micrometastases") in axillary lymph nodes detected on examination of a single section of the lymph nodes were associated with poorer disease-free and overall survival in breast cancer patients, according to a new study."
This one is for my friend Veronica:
"Gail McGovern, the president and CEO of the American Red Cross, has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but expects to make a full recovery, she said Friday."