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What every woman should know about ovarian cancer
In 2011, approximately 21,990 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States. An estimated 15,460 will die of this disease. Thus, it is the most deadly of the gynecological malignancies. The average lifetime risk of ovarian malignancy is 1.7% in the USA. African American women have a lower incidence of this tumor. Women who have never had children are at higher risk. Cancer risk is lower in those who have given birth, breastfed, have had tubal
October 2, 2011
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Should chest CT be used to screen for lung cancer?
Lung malignancy is the #1 cause of cancer death in the United States. In 2011, approximately 221,130 patients (115,060 men and 106,070 women) are estimated to be diagnosed with this malignancy. An estimated 156,940 people (85,600 men and 71,340 women) will die of this disease this year. Although cigarette use has decreased, we still have in America about 94 million current or former smokers who are at increased risk of developing lung tumors. In the past, screening high risk
October 2, 2011
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Love is THE answer â every day of the year.
Today, I diagnosed metastatic cancer in a new patient who had just come to see me. I had to tell this young, beautiful, vibrant woman that did not not have long to live, perhaps a few months. There was nothing I could do for her. All I could do was to tell her that I cared for her. I could ...Today, I diagnosed metastatic cancer in a new patient who had just come to see me. I had to tell this young, beautiful, vibrant woman that did not not have long to live, perhaps a few mo
September 12, 2011
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Low Fat Diet and Breast Cancer Prevention â Why the Proof is Elusive
In 2006, results from the worldâs largest low fat diet project were published (see reference at end). This was a US government-funded study of 48,835 postmenopausal women in a multicenter prospective, randomized clinical trial known as the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Dietary ...In 2006, results from the worldâs largest low fat diet project were published (see reference at end). This was a US government-funded study of 48,835 postmenopausal women in a m
September 12, 2011
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Lifestyle and Breast Cancer
Although all of the genetic and environmental factors are important to consider, the overwhelming evidence is that breast cancer is related to lifestyle. The following paragraphs outline the negative impact and positive impact on breast cancer of several common lifestyle related issues. ...Although all of the genetic and environmental factors are important to consider, the overwhelming evidence is that breast cancer is related to lifestyle. The following paragraphs outline th
September 12, 2011
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Environmental Risk Factors in Breast Cancer
Much has been written about pesticides and pollutants as being major contributors to cancers today. According to the National Toxicology Program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are 52 chemicals known to contribute to cancers of all kinds in humans and 176 chemicals ...Much has been written about pesticides and pollutants as being major contributors to cancers today. According to the National Toxicology Program at the U.S. Department of Health and Hu
September 12, 2011
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Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in American women. Approximately one out of eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It would be so nice to tell ahead of time which is the unlucky one out of every eight patients. But there is simply no reliable method to ...Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in American women. Approximately one out of eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It would be so nice to tell ahead of time which
September 12, 2011
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Melanoma: The Warning Signs
Melanoma, the deadly skin cancer, is on the rise. In the United States in 2008, there were estimated 62,480 new cases. In the same year, 8,420 people were predicted to die from this cancer. Melanoma is the #6 most common malignancy in men and #7 most common in women. The ethnicity of ...Melanoma, the deadly skin cancer, is on the rise. In the United States in 2008, there were estimated 62,480 new cases. In the same year, 8,420 people were predicted to die from this cancer. Me
September 12, 2011
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How to Choose the Right Breast Cancer Surgery
Once you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, usually treatment starts first with surgery. There are generally two components to the operation: 1) the breast, and 2) the axilla (armpit). In the breast, there are two choices: 1) lumpectomy (removing the cancer lump and some surrounding ...Once you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, usually treatment starts first with surgery. There are generally two components to the operation: 1) the breast, and 2) the axilla (armpit)
September 12, 2011
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Breast Cancer Stages
Breast cancer is divided into five stages. Stages 0-2 are considered âearlyâ, stage 3 considered âadvancedâ, and stage 4 âlateâ. Staging categories are important for predicting future prognosis, and determine optimal treatment recommendations.rnStage 0 is DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ. Breast cancer arises from the cells that line the milk ducts. When the cancerous cells are still contained inside the duct, it is diagnosed as DCIS. This can only be determined
September 12, 2011
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Breast Cancer Reconstruction
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. In 2009, approximately 194,280 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 62,280 with carcinoma in situ. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 79,500 women underwent breast reconstruction surgery post-mastectomy in 2008. Approximately 70% of these women had their breast(s) reconstructed with expander/imp
September 12, 2011
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Age and Physical Risk Factors in Breast Cancer
Age is likely the most important overall factor associated with breast cancer risk. Breast cancer risk increases in the older post-menopausal population. For this reason, all breast cancer screening recommendations are based primarily on age. Obesity, however, may be the single most preventable risk factor associated with breast cancer. With the dramatic increase in obesity in the U.S., this may be the number one reason for a persistently high incidence in breast cancer. Othe
September 12, 2011
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Mai Brooks
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March 14, 2011
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Dr. Mai Brooks
Dr. Mai Brooks is a surgical oncologist/general surgeon, with expertise in early detection and prevention of cancer.
August 26, 2009
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March 3, 2009