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American Family Physician
August 1, 2000 |
Screening Yourself for Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Women more than 20 years of age should know the signs of breast cancer and the best ways to find it early. How do I perform a breast self-exam? When should I have my mammogram? Clinical Breast Exam. Ultrasound exam. Breast Biopsies.   |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2003 |
Breast Cyst Aspiration What is a breast cyst?... What is breast cyst aspiration?... When is breast cyst aspiration used? How is it done?... What are the benefits of breast cyst aspiration?... Can other problems happen because of breast cyst aspiration?... etc. |
Health
March 2008
Hallie Levine Sklar |
Your 30s Your breast-cancer risk is still very low when you are in your 30s, but there are things you can do now to help your girls. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002 |
Breast-Conserving Surgery What is breast-conserving surgery?... How does my doctor know if my lump is cancer?... Why does my doctor check my lymph nodes?... What if I cannot have breast-conserving surgery?... |
American Family Physician
May 1, 2001 |
Galactorrhea Sometimes a woman's breast makes milk even though she is not breast-feeding a baby. This is called galactorrhea. Galactorrhea has many causes... |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000 |
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk: What Does It Mean to Me? What causes breast cancer?... What genes can cause breast cancer to be inherited?... What clues in my family history might show I've inherited a risk of breast cancer?... Does everyone who has family members with breast cancer have these mutated genes?... What should I do?... |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2001 |
Dyspareunia: What it Might Mean for You Dyspareunia is painful sexual intercourse. It can have many causes. It is important to talk to your doctor if you have this problem because there are effective treatments for many of the causes... |
AskMen.com
Sabrina Rogers |
Can Men Get Breat Cancer? Breast cancer isn't just a chick thing. Although it is about 100 times more common among women and is a rare cause of death in men, the American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2004, approximately 1,450 American men will be diagnosed with this disease. |
Salon.com
June 20, 2000
Naomi Mendelsohn |
Choosing the knife Healthy women at high risk for breast cancer are choosing to have both breasts removed, even while doctors are advocating less invasive treatments for those who are already sick |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2006 |
Endometriosis: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is endometriosis?... How do I know if I have endometriosis?... How is it treated?... What do these medicines do?... Can I still get pregnant?... etc. |
AskMen.com
September 30, 2000
Joshua Levine |
Male Breast Cancer Breast cancer is traditionally thought of as a female-related problem. Men, however, are as susceptible to the disease as women are. In many ways, the disease appears similarly in both sexes... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2000
Lecia M. Apantaku |
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Screening Statistics on breast cancer risk, symptoms and recommended tests. |
Salon.com
October 12, 1999
Damien Cave |
Male mastectomy Not many men get breast cancer, but too few are aware of the risk. |
Health
February 19, 2009 |
Do You Need a Breast Reduction? The number of women opting for breast reductions has jumped 25% in recent years -- to 106,000 in the latest annual count by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. |
American Family Physician
September 15, 2005 |
Shingles: Easing the Pain A patient overview of the disease, its causes and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2006 |
When Your Child Has Sickle Cell Disease A patient's guide: What is sickle cell disease?... What problems can sickle cell disease cause?... What should I do if my child with sickle cell disease is in pain?... etc. |
BusinessWeek
October 17, 2005
Catherine Arnst |
Breast-Cancer Screening: How to Choose Women have varying risk factors for breast cancer and face more test options. Here are some key considerations for making a suitable choice. |
Health
June 2007
Melanie Haiken |
The Best New Pain Cures?... For Women New research shows that pain can often be prevented if women use the right treatment. Here's what you should know. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2005 |
Health Care After Cancer Treatment An informative patient hand-out on follow-up cancer care. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2002
Randhawa & Fink |
Screening for Breast Cancer A case study and question-and-answer group on screening for breast cancer, based on the recommendations of the current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force |
ifeminists
October 29, 2002
Rondi Adamson |
Re-Evaluating the Risk of Breast Cancer As breast cancer became a poster disease for feminism in the 1980s, the attention it began to receive took on unreasonable proportions. In short, the intensity of funding, publicity and research around breast cancer is not based on need. It is based on politics. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2004 |
Breast Cancer Risk Related to Type of Hormone Therapy Although several studies have demonstrated an increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women taking oral hormone therapy, the risk related to each of the various forms of therapy is less clear. |
Nurse Practitioner
November 2010
Dreadin & Mancuso |
Diagnostic breast evaluation: When to refer and what the results really mean Diagnostic breast imaging is an important tool in evaluating abnormal physical examination findings and assessing incomplete screening mammographic results. |
Health
December 2007 |
How I Beat Hypochondria A breast lump, a father with cancer, and too many Web searches in the middle of the night can turn anyone into a hypochondriac. |
Health
March 2008
Hallie Levine Sklar |
Your 40s Had a mammo yet? You're 40. Now get one every year. |
AskMen.com
Abigail Ekue-Smith |
Gynecomastia Gynecomastia is generally diagnosed when men grow abnormally large breasts due to the overdevelopment of breast tissue. Here's a look at the causes and treatment options for this condition. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2007 |
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome A patient guide: What are the symptoms of PFPS?... How is it treated?... Will I need surgery?... Will the pain come back?... |
Job Journal
June 5, 2005
Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: Reconsider Your Priorities Imagine you were diagnosed with a life-threatening illness -- even men get breast cancer! Would that make you want to change anything about your worklife? First, make a list. |
BusinessWeek
July 3, 2006
Catherine Arnst |
A Ton Of Prevention The pros and cons of two drugs that may halve your risk of breast cancer. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001 |
Preventing Heart Attacks: What Women Need to Know Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States. American women are four to six times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer. Here are some ways you can lower your risk of having a heart attack... |
Salon.com
November 10, 2000
Laurie Tarkan |
The business of breast cancer Big medicine is making big bucks on the disease, but we're still far from a cure... |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2001 |
Pain Relief After Surgery How will my pain be managed?...How are pain medicines given after surgery?... What should I do to make sure I receive the best possible pain relief?... |
Health
April 2008
Jen Barnett |
Test Your Bra Knowledge--The Answers You took the quiz. Here are the answers. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Joint and Soft Tissue Injection What is a joint and soft tissue injection?... What will I feel during the injection?... What should I do after the procedure?... What should I expect after the procedure?... |
American Journal of Nursing
October 2010
Eileen Thomas |
Men's Awareness and Knowledge of Male Breast Cancer This article reports on the findings of a qualitative study that explored the awareness and knowledge of male breast cancer among English-speaking men. |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2002 |
Tension Headaches What is a tension headache?... What causes tension headaches?... What can I do about my tension headaches?... |
BusinessWeek
June 6, 2005
Catherine Arnst |
Better Odds Against Breast Cancer New treatments for breast cancer are more effective, and easier to live with |
Job Journal
September 16, 2007
Marty Nemko |
Quick Fix: Rethink Your Priorities Step back and decide what matters most in your life. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2009
Amber Fields |
Sonar and Cancer Detection: An Unlikely Marriage in Tech A powerful form of sonar has provided the unlikely inspiration for a new way to identify breast cancer. Specialized sonar signals sent through dense breast tissue may give us a glimpse of the future of the mammogram. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006 |
Mental Retardation: What Caregivers Need to Know A caregiver's guide: What should I do about doctor visits for a person with mental retardation?... What if a person with mental retardation is hurt or acts strangely?... Who should make medical decisions for a person with mental retardation?... etc. |
American Family Physician
August 15, 2002 |
Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain How are spinal fractures treated?... What is percutaneous vertebroplasty?... What is the recovery like?... Is the procedure safe?... How do I know if vertebroplasty is right for me?... How successful is vertebroplasty?... etc. |
Salon.com
October 2, 2000
Lynn O'Dell |
Pain in the brain The good news? The hurt is all in your mind. The bad news? The hurt is all in your mind... |
American Journal of Nursing
October 2010
Amy M. Collins |
'Men Get Breast Cancer, Too!' Theron Bell has made raising public awareness of male breast cancer his life's work. |
Health
April 2007
Libby Slate |
Pelvic Pain? Solve the Mystery Use this checklist to explore the possible reasons and remedies. |
Health
December 2006
Michael Castleman |
Feel Better Naturally Alternative pain relievers: Gum for heartburn... Music for body aches... Hypnotherapy for ... everything?... Chaste tree berry for tender breasts... Good fats for cramps... |
BusinessWeek
May 23, 2005
Catherine Arnst |
If It Works for Breast Cancer... Studies are under way to see if promising strategies used against breast cancer can be used to fight other killers, such as lung, colon, and prostate cancer. |
The Motley Fool
July 6, 2007
Brian Orelli |
Pain-Free Phase 2 Data Anesiva's pain medication is moving up the clinical trial ladder. The Adlea results are very promising, but investors should look at the state of the entire company before investing. |
Nursing
October 2009
Yvonne D'Arcy |
Overturning barriers to pain relief in older adults This article will describe how to lower the barriers to effective pain control in older patients and provide practical tips for helping them receive the full benefit from pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies. |
Salon.com
April 27, 2000
Albert DiBartolomeo |
Hell on earth When a kidney stone taught me the meaning of agony, I also learned the limits of my own weak self. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2000 |
Sex Isn't Working for Me. What Can I Do? When you have problems with sex, doctors call it "sexual dysfunction." Men and women can have it. There are four kinds of sexual problems in women. |
