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Whether you're seeking general research or information on
a specific type of cancer, the Health Alliance is here help. Use the information on this page to educate yourself and to help you make informed decisions
about your care.
Healthy Living Breast Cancer Library
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October 2001
Time
to Think About Breast Cancer |
| By age 75, the average woman has a nine percent chance of
developing breast cancer. During October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to learn what you can do to increase
your chances of survival. |
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October 2000
Fibrocystic
Breast Disease |
| Fibrocystic disease is a diagnosis based on finding breast
pain, cysts, and noncancerous lumpy areas of the breast. But a study has discovered that about 80% of these cases are normal
changes in breast anatomy and NOT associated with breast cancer. |
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October 2000
Breast
Cancer Prevention with Tamoxifen |
| October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight
women will develop breast cancer. Beginning at age 20, women should perform a breast self-examination once a month and receive a
clinical breast exam once a year. Women should begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40, unless instructed otherwise by a doctor. |
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October 1998
Breast
Self-Examination: Key To Good Breast Health |
| October is National Breast Health Awareness month. With
all the media attention, most women are aware that regular mammograms and monthly breast self exams are our greatest defense against
this highly curable disease. |
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Web Resources
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Web site
http://www.nci.nih.gov
For news, educational tutorials, CancerNet, or PDQ.
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The Health Alliance is offering email checkup reminders for monthly Testicular Self Exams, yearly
Mammogram appointments, yearly Pap Smear appointments, monthly Breast Self Exams and annual Prostate Exams. |
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The Health Alliance's monthly Healthy Living articles about dealing with cancer. Read about distinct
cancer types, foods that heal, and therapies that reduce the pain of cancer sufferers. |
Literature
The Health Alliance is offering FREE literature to help women cope with breast cancer. If you would like a copy of any of
the materials below, please contact us at 1-888-640-CARE or
HealthInfo@healthall.com
Moving Forward:
Exercises After Breast Cancer
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Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Service
at The Barrett Cancer Center
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Breast Cancer
Treatment Options
at The University Hospital
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Breast Self-Exam
Shower Card
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Nipple
Discharge
The University Hospital
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Stereotactic Core
Biopsy of the Brest
The University Hospital
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Fibrocystic
Breast Changes
The University Hospital |
Needle
Localization
The University Hospital |
Breast
Pain
The University Hospital |
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