- Neurofibromatosis
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Neurofibromatosis (NF1; Von Recklinghausen's Disease; NF2) by ]]> Laurie Rosenblum, MPH ]]> ]]> Definition Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system. It cause ...
Reference - EmpowHER - 03/16/2011 - 10:50 - 0 comments
- Mammography: Lifesaver or Not?
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Mammography: Lifesaver or Not? by ]]> Amy C. Scholten, MPH ]]> To screen or not to screen? That seems to be the question surrounding mammography—a widely recommended screening tool in the early d ...
Reference - EmpowHER - 02/09/2011 - 09:54 - 0 comments
- I Spy with My Eyes A New Breast Cancer Trial in Real Time
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I Spy2 Trail actually stands for ‘Investigation of Serial Studies to Predict Your Therapeutic Response with Imaging and Molecular Analysis’. A newly diagnosed breast cancer patient will receive anti-cancer drugs before surgery to remove their tumors. ...
Share - Haralee - 04/22/2011 - 06:48 - 0 comments
- Galactorrhea
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Galactorrhea (Inappropriate Lactation) Pronounced: gah-LAK-tor-ree-ah by ]]> Rick Alan ]]> ]]> Definition Galactorrhea is a discharge of milk-like substance from the breast that is not asso ...
Reference - EmpowHER - 03/16/2011 - 11:54 - 0 comments
- Is there a cure for hirsutism?
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Haven't received official diagnosis yet, but I may have a pit. adenoma. My endocrinologist said my prolactin is extremely high and he can't understand why I don't lactate. My estrogen is almost non existant, and apparently I have free flowing testoste ...
Ask - Anonymous - 05/20/2011 - 14:36 - 2 comments
- Your Best Chance of Surviving Cancer is Early Detection
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The breast, also called a mammary gland, is made up of lobules, ducts, fatty tissue, blood vessels, and lymph vessels * Fatty tissue surrounds the lobules and ducts * Ducts are tubes that link the lobules to the nipple * Lobules are glan ...
HerArticle - Alexa Canell - 11/02/2010 - 19:54 - 1 comment
- Antiperspirant and Breast Cancer: Is There a Link?
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From bottles and microwaves to phones and McNuggets, it seems everything is giving us cancer. While I refuse to run from my car when pumping gas or stop using my cell, there is one allegedly carcinogenic item that I fear: deodorant. I used to be a ...
HerArticle - divinecaroline - 11/02/2010 - 20:43 - 3 comments
- EmpowHer's Health Tip: Drug Effective in Shrinking Breast Tumors: Study
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A drug called lapatinib may shrink breast cancer tumors within six weeks and could prove to be a valuable pre-surgery treatment, according to researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who studied 45 patients with locally advanced breast c ...
Health Tip - hernews - 04/21/2008 - 13:46 - 0 comments
- What is the burning sensation in your breast?
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I am 50 years old, one child, full hysterectomy and taking hormone pills. This morning when I took my shower, I experienced a very painful burning sensation in my left breast right in the nipple. It lasted for about 15-20 minutes. Any suggestions o ...
Ask - godigo - 04/04/2011 - 12:25 - 3 comments
- Why am I getting hair in new places (e.g. neck, chest, nipples)?
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I've always keen kinda hairy, but lately, I've noticed an abundance of NEW hairs in places where I didn't have them before... is this normal? I hate it. if I pluck them they just come back and usually become ingrown :( Am I not getting enough of s ...
Ask - Anonymous - 04/16/2011 - 16:54 - 5 comments