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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
A sentinel lymph node is the first node or nodes in the armpit that receive the lymphatic drainage from the breast. If cancer exists in the breast, it might escape to the armpit lymph Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Biopsies, Cancer Diagnosis, Risk Factors, Surgery | 
Tags: armando giuliano, Biopsy, dr giuliano, lymph node, Sentinel Lymph Node | 
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BRCA Gene Mutations
In 2013, we expect 232,340 new invasive breast cancers plus 64,640 in situ (pre-invasive) cancers, and 40,030 deaths; 2240 of those cancers
Posted in Genetics, Hot Topics, Prevention, Reconstruction, Risk Factors, Surgery |
Tags: brca, BRCA Gene, BRCA Gene Mutation, BRCA1, BRCA2, family history, Gene Mutation, genetic mutation, Genetic Screening, risk assessment, risk factors |
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Prophylactic Breast Dye Injection (PBDI): An Innovative Idea from the Pink Lotus Breast Center
Whenever women have an operation for breast cancer, surgeons routinely check the armpit to see if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes. This is called a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Read the rest of this entry »
Pink Lotus Breast Center First in the U.S. to Launch GE’s Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Pink Lotus Breast Center, a comprehensive and integrative breast center exclusively dedicated to the prevention, screening, Read the rest of this entry »
Pink Lotus Breast Center To Integrate Electronic Brachytherapy Cancer Treatment
In a press release earlier this morning, Xoft, makers of electronic brachytherapy systems based upon miniaturized X-ray tube technology, announced the integration Read the rest of this entry »
More Pinkwashing? Frito-Lay Encourages Women to “Be Fearless”
According to a recent press release, Frito-Lay and its brands now encourage women to “be fearless” and support awareness and Read the rest of this entry »
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
A few days ago, CBS News released a report of a Connecticut woman who alleged that her employer dismissed her after the company became aware that she carried the BRCA2 gene mutation Read the rest of this entry »
WellPoint Says It Will Stop Dropping Sick Policyholders
In followup to our recent blog post, WellPoint and Blue Shield of California announced today that they will stop the practice of dropping sick policyholders Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Articles & News, Health Insurance, Hot Topics |
Tags: Breast Cancer, Health insurance, Policy Cancellations, WellPoint |
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3 Makeup Tips For Women With Breast Cancer Side Effects
Cancer survivor and makeup artist Ramy Gafni, who created the The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Great While Living With Cancer Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Tips & Tricks |
Tags: Beauty, Breast Cancer, Makeup, Makeup Tips, Ramy Gafni, Side Effects |
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WellPoint Targets Breast Cancer Patients For Rescissions
Reuters has released a report that alleges that WellPoint, the largest health benefits company in America by membership, is routinely dropping the policies of breast cancer patients Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Articles & News, Health Insurance, Hot Topics |
Tags: Breast Cancer, Health insurance, Insurance Plan, Policy Rescission, Reuters, WellPoint |
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KFC Draws Criticism For “Pink Bucket”
Kentucky Fried Chicken is fighting breast cancer with fried chicken, one pink bucket at a time! KFC urges to “Help make the largest single donation to end breast cancer forever”. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Articles & News, Giving Back, Hot Topics |
Tags: ABC News, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness, Kentucky Fried Chicken, KFC, Obesity, Pink Bucket, Susan G. Komen, Washington Post |
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Bernie Nolan Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
U.K. Actress and singer Bernie Nolan has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Nolan, 49 years old, faces a mastectomy and chemotherapy for treatment Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Articles & News |
Tags: Bernie Nolan, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Mastectomy, Nolan Sisters, The Nolans, UK |
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SuperSonic Imagine Unveils Results Of Largest Breast Ultrasound Clinical Trial Ever Undertaken
SuperSonic Imagine, the innovative medical imaging company based in Aix-en-Provence, France has unveiled some of the results of the largest clinical breast study ever undertaken Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Articles & News, Studies / Trials |
Tags: BI-RADS, Breast Cancer, Clinical Trials, Elastography, Ultrasound |
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Colorado Lawmakers Fighting for Mammogram Coverage
(AP) Colorado lawmakers are considering changing health insurance rules for mammograms to make sure women over 40 are covered. Read the rest of this entry »
Sharing Your Story On Breast Cancer 101
After many requests, we are excited to officially launch the My Story category of Breast Cancer 101! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Coping & Healing, My Story |
Tags: Contribute, Contributor, Coping, Healing, My Story, Sharing |
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