Comments (302) | Post a Comment'Microcalcifications on my Mammogram: Should I Worry?'
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Sun, Oct 29, 2006, 2:27 am PSTA microcalcification is a buildup of calcium in one spot. They are common and most women will have a few on their mammogram at some point in time. Most of them are benign. Most women do worry about them, though…Read More
Where Can I Get a Digital Mammogram?
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Fri, Oct 27, 2006, 12:08 pm PDTNow that we know the results of a major study confirming that digital mammography is superior to traditional analog (film) mammography, many women want to make the switch. Where can you get a digital mammogram?…Read More
What's Important in my Mammogram Report?
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Thu, Oct 26, 2006, 9:32 am PDTWomen are wise to request a copy of their mammogram report and, for that matter, all of their medical records. But having a copy of your mammogram report doesn't necessarily mean you understand what it says.…Read More
How Are Your Margins?
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Mon, Oct 23, 2006, 10:39 am PDTOne of the keys to a successful lumpectomy is ensuring there are "clear margins." Few issues are more important than this when it comes to reducing risk of local recurrence.The term "clear margin" refers to the…Read More
The Catch-22 of Biopsies
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Sat, Oct 21, 2006, 5:40 am PDTEither you or your doctor may find a breast abnormality that requires tissue sampling to diagnose. A biopsy is a medical procedure to obtain a tissue sample from a patient for analysis. A biopsy of the breast…Read More
Don't Forget Dad's Family History
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Tue, Oct 17, 2006, 11:13 pm PDTMore and more women are telling me that when their doctor asks them about their family history for breast cancer, they only inquire about their mother's side of the family. That's a mistake! Your dad's side is…Read More
What Would Inspire You to Take Care of Your Breasts?
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Mon, Oct 16, 2006, 11:42 pm PDTOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there will be lots of public service announcements on television and radio promoting breast self-exams and mammography and raising awareness in general. Some of…Read More
Communication With Your Surgeon Vital
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Sun, Oct 15, 2006, 5:05 pm PDTHearing the words "you have breast cancer" can result in the sudden feeling that you have no knowledge or even common sense about anything. Breast cancer is all you see and all you think about. I remember…Read More
Breast MRI Can Help Reduce Surgery
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Sun, Oct 15, 2006, 4:23 am PDTMore women are asking for breast MRI, and more insurance companies are starting to pay attention to its possible benefits. Breast MRI can assess many breast problems, especially the extent of cancer someone may…Read More
'How Long Must I Live with Fear of Recurrence?'
Posted By Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. - Thu, Oct 12, 2006, 10:15 pm PDTWell, technically, forever. Mentally, maybe not so long. Virtually every woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer fears that it will return. Some fear recurrence more than others, and some actually…Read More
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