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February 13, 2009
Scientist Discusses Breast Cancer Research
Friday morning, a Nobel Prize winning scientist addressed the latest in breast cancer research at Sanford Medical Center.
January 26, 2009
Preventive Mastectomy
An increasing number of women diagnosed with breast cancer are taking the radical step of having their healthy breast removed to prevent cancer.
- Multiple tumors in the original breast.
- An original tumor that started in the milk-producing lobes and spread like seeds.
- A high breast cancer risk according to age, race and family history.
Many welcome any new information that helps them better understand the hand they've been dealt.
"I feared that it would come back. I feared that it would spread," Cochran said.
Although this may help women make that difficult decision, some doctors are concerned about unnecessary mastectomies, pointing out that chemotherapy and hormone therapy is a good alternative to surgery.
January 6, 2009
Obesity Linked To Ovarian Cancer
Obese women are carrying around more than extra pounds. They have an increased chance of getting a certain kind of cancer.
There is new incentive for obese women to lose weight. Researchers say the risk of developing ovarian cancer is much higher for ladies over 50 who are overweight.
In a recent study, researchers looked at women who have never taken menopausal hormone replacement therapy.
They followed almost 95,000 American women between the ages of 50 and 71.
There is new incentive for obese women to lose weight. Researchers say the risk of developing ovarian cancer is much higher for ladies over 50 who are overweight.
In a recent study, researchers looked at women who have never taken menopausal hormone replacement therapy.
They followed almost 95,000 American women between the ages of 50 and 71.
January 2, 2009
Many Women May Be Undergoing Unnecessary Procedure
Millions of women may be undergoing an unnecessary procedure to determine whether they have breast cancer.
Every year up to two million women are told their mammogram is abnormal. The next step is biopsy. And now a new report from the College of Surgeons warns that many women are undergoing a much more extensive biopsy - than is necessary.
More than a third of women with abnormal mammogram results may be undergoing surgery they don't need.
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Every year up to two million women are told their mammogram is abnormal. The next step is biopsy. And now a new report from the College of Surgeons warns that many women are undergoing a much more extensive biopsy - than is necessary.
More than a third of women with abnormal mammogram results may be undergoing surgery they don't need.
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December 10, 2008
Diabetes Drugs Linked To Fractures
There's a connection between two popular diabetes drugs and broken bones. Researchers found women with type two diabetes who took Avandia and Actos doubled their risk of fractures.
The study of 14-thousand women discovered long term use of the medications weakens bones in women -- especially seniors.
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The study of 14-thousand women discovered long term use of the medications weakens bones in women -- especially seniors.
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December 8, 2008
Keep Cardio Simple During Pregnancy
A little exercise during pregnancy can shorten labor, decrease the need for medications during labor, plus lower the rate of complications overall - but doctors warn, don't overdo it.
17 weeks pregnant with her third baby, Nano Sato knows the worries of gaining too much weight.
Sato says, "My first pregnancy I was exercising pretty much every day."
But this time around, she's put the breaks on too much cardio workout time.
17 weeks pregnant with her third baby, Nano Sato knows the worries of gaining too much weight.
Sato says, "My first pregnancy I was exercising pretty much every day."
But this time around, she's put the breaks on too much cardio workout time.
December 4, 2008
Study: Don't Delay Radiation
For years doctors have pushed the significance of radiation in treating breast cancer. But, a new study is now backing them up.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College developed a study that underlines the importance of fast, complete radiation treatment for breast cancer patients.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College developed a study that underlines the importance of fast, complete radiation treatment for breast cancer patients.
November 25, 2008
MammoSite: A Faster Road To Recovery
It's a process of battling cancer that takes weeks, many hours, often traveling to different locations. In short radiation can become one huge inconvenience.
November 7, 2008
The Silver Lining Of Migraines
Some good news for women who suffer with migraines. Those debilitating headaches may actually be protecting you from breast cancer.
A new study shows that those painful piercing headaches may have a silver lining. Researchers found that women with a history of severe migraines have a 30 percent lower risk of getting breast cancer.
This preliminary study couldn't determine the exact connection, but doctors believe it has to do with hormones.
A new study shows that those painful piercing headaches may have a silver lining. Researchers found that women with a history of severe migraines have a 30 percent lower risk of getting breast cancer.
This preliminary study couldn't determine the exact connection, but doctors believe it has to do with hormones.
October 31, 2008
Eating For Two?
It's a time in life when a lot of women figure they can eat whatever they want. But, gaining too much weight during pregnancy can be harmful to mom and can have long term complications for baby.
Doctors say that the idea that moms-to-be are eating for two is a myth. They say pregnant women only need 300 to 500 extra calories a day.
Doctors say that the idea that moms-to-be are eating for two is a myth. They say pregnant women only need 300 to 500 extra calories a day.
October 27, 2008
Reach to Recovery Program Brings Hope
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, she may have questions a doctor simply can't answer.
October 16, 2008
Pink Out South Dakota
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
It's a time to share information about the disease and highlight the importance of life-saving screenings.
October 16, 2008
Changing Habits After Breast Cancer
Many women who battle breast cancer will tell you that it's a life-changing experience. But a study shows that for many women the changes aren't always positive or permanent. A new study that looked at the habits of women after a diagnosis had some surprising results.
There are more than 2 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States.
There are more than 2 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States.
October 10, 2008
Study Finds Frequency Of Teen Vaccine Use
The first look at how well the human papillomavirus vaccine was accepted by parents is in. The study comes just one year after the Gardasil vaccine was recommended for girls ages 11 to 12.
In a survey, parents of 3,000 teens were asked about their child's vaccination histories. Just more than 25 percent of girls aged 13 to17 had at least started the three-shot HPV vaccination series.
Health officials recommend that girls get the shots when they're 11 or 12---before they become sexually active.
In a survey, parents of 3,000 teens were asked about their child's vaccination histories. Just more than 25 percent of girls aged 13 to17 had at least started the three-shot HPV vaccination series.
Health officials recommend that girls get the shots when they're 11 or 12---before they become sexually active.
September 10, 2008
More False-Positives In Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Medical advances and a dramatic change in technology are helping radiologists detect breast cancer more easily. But it's also creating more false-positives, leading to more tests to determine whether cancer is really in the breast tissue.
Getting a mammogram can be nerve wracking, but having your doctor tell you that you need to come back in, can be very scary.
Getting a mammogram can be nerve wracking, but having your doctor tell you that you need to come back in, can be very scary.
September 5, 2008
Postpartum Pampering
Women say carrying a baby for 9 months and then delivering that baby is hard work.
And after it's all over, a little pampering may be just what the doctor ordered. Women who are due to deliver at Avera McKennan within a few weeks will receive an experience they may compare to a well deserved vacation.
It is truly the ultimate in pampering.
And after it's all over, a little pampering may be just what the doctor ordered. Women who are due to deliver at Avera McKennan within a few weeks will receive an experience they may compare to a well deserved vacation.
It is truly the ultimate in pampering.
September 1, 2008
Baby Body Blues
All the mommy books say it takes 9 months to put it on, and 9 months to take it off.
But when you see those celebrity moms in magazines dropping weight in Olympic record time, it can be discouraging. And can bring on the baby body blues.
They're not hard to miss. Those celebrity moms who gain all the baby weight...
But when you see those celebrity moms in magazines dropping weight in Olympic record time, it can be discouraging. And can bring on the baby body blues.
They're not hard to miss. Those celebrity moms who gain all the baby weight...
May 12, 2008
Re-Building Girls' Body Image
Women and their body parts sell everything from food to cars. And popular magazines are full of articles telling women and girls that if they can just lose those last twenty pounds, they'll have it all. And as re-building a young woman's body image in the face of all these messages isn't easy.
May 9, 2008
When Is It Time To Toss Your Makeup?
Look inside a woman's makeup case and you just might find some cosmetics past their prime. And we're not talking about that blue eye shadow. Makeup should be thrown away after a certain period of time, but do you know when?
Some women just can't say good-bye to their makeup, no matter how old it is.
Some women just can't say good-bye to their makeup, no matter how old it is.
May 6, 2008
Medical Benefits For Women Who Quit Smoking
When it comes to your health, the hazards of smoking are quite clear. But if you've ever questioned the benefits of quitting smoking, a new study may change your thinking.
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