Tuesday, December 9, 2008

The Crusaders: 4 Patients Fighting the Fight

BREAST CANCER NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of December 8

In This Issue:
> No More Breast Cancer False Alarms?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdK0E4
> Your Best Breasts for Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdL0E5
> Between a Rock and a Hard Place
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdM0E6

Today's Top Story: The Crusaders: 4 Patients Fighting the Fight
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdN0E7
Four patients. Four stories about fighting breast cancer. Here are
real-life stories about dealing with fears while fighting the cancer
fight.
Also See:
> Chemotherapy Q&A
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdO0E8
> 11 Questions for Your Oncologist
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdP0EA
> Eating to Fight Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdQ0EB

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

No More Breast Cancer False Alarms?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdK0E4
A new type of breast scan, called positron emission mammography, may
reduce the number of false alarms that can occur with other methods,
researchers say, adding that PEM may be more accurate than MRI.
Also See:
> Cancer Can Raise Your Depression Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdR0EC
> Easing Breast Cancer Side Effects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdS0ED

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss:
> When Breast Cancer Disappears
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdT0EE
> The Rising Costs of Women's Health
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdU0EF
> Encouraging News on Cancer Numbers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdV0EG

EDITOR'S PICKS

Your Best Breasts for Life
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdL0E5
A woman's breasts change with age. Here's a decade-by-decade look at
the latest news on cancer, the ups and downs of surgical enhancement
-- even how to find the perfect bra.
Also See:
> Improve Your Body Image
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdW0EH
> What Stress Does to Your Body
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdX0EI
> Eat to De-Stress
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdY0EJ
> Compare Cosmetic Procedures for Skin or Body
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdZ0EK

More Hot Topics on WebMD:
> Breast Cancer Quiz: Get The Follow-up Care You Need
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZda0ER
> 10 Tips to Ease Nighttime Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdb0ES
> Easy Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdc0ET

Test Your Health Smarts - You Could Win a Wii Fit!
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdd0EU

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Breast Cancer: Friend to Friend message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZde0EV

Between a Rock and a Hard Place
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdM0E6
This member needs a needle biopsy but lack of insurance is keeping her
from getting the testing she needs - an all-too-common situation. Read
more here and join the conversation with your words of wisdom.
Also See:
> Is Your Treatment Covered by Medicare? More Medicare Questions?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3w10Nec4j0Fv0BZdf0EW


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