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Radiation therapy for breast cancer uses high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells. Rapidly growing cells, such as cancer cells, are more susceptible to ...
Breast Cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in women across the United States, only second to skin cancer. Approximately 12% of ...
February is American Heart Month. During this month it is important to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it. ...
In mid-2012, the sudden death of a colleagues’ husband spurred me to do something I had not done in 10 years. I went to the doctor. I’ve worked in ...
While most breast cancers occur sporadically (usually linked to environmental factors such as smoking cigarettes and hormone replacement therapy), up ...
May is women’s health month, a perfect time to remind the caregivers of the family to take care of themselves. Don’t let heart disease , stroke , and ...
Author : Stacey L. Holman, MD, University Medical Center Women’s Health Center Director, LSU Health New Orleans Assistant Professor & Clinical OB/GYN ...
Hospital to use Social Media, Conversation to Educate Public about Breast Health NEW ORLEANS, LA – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month quickly ...
Author: Tamira Armwood, Breast Cancer Survivor, University Medical Center New Orleans I clung to the words as I do to my rosary when I pray: tightly. ...
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