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Astoria Characters: The Survivor Who Speaks Her Mind

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Tamoxifen, Astoria, Vietnam War, Tumor, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, P.S. 122, Chemotherapy, R.J. Reynolds, Ukraine, Shareing & Careing, Mammogram, Purple Heart, Anna Kril, Ny Impact, Cancer, New York News
Nancy Ruhling

An unexpected lump in Anna Kril's left breast gave her a crash course in cancer survival. Spunky and savvy, she was appalled at the lack of resources in Queens for breast cancer sufferers like herself.

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Breast Cancer Treatment for ALS?

David Perlmutter, M.D. | Posted 11.02.2011

Read More: Tamoxifen, Lou Gehrig?S Disease, David Perlmutter, Als, Riluzole, Neurologist, ALS Treatments, Healthy Living Body, Health Care, Healthy Living News
David Perlmutter, M.D.

Unfortunately, riluzole is about all most patients will ever hear about. But there are other ideas out there that may play a powerful role in treating ALS, and in my opinion, it's time to get the word out.

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No Use Crying Over Cancer Chemo?

Hollye Harrington Jacobs | Posted 09.12.2011

Read More: Chemotherapy, Silver Lining, Cytoxan, Tamoxifen, Breast Cancer, Adriamycin, Cancer Chemotherapy Drugs, Cancer, Healthy Living Body, Cancer Chemotherapy, Healthy Living News
Hollye Harrington Jacobs

As a matter of fact, I have now met my inner "Chemo-Sobby," i.e., I cry at the drop of a hat. Truth be told, the drop of a bread crumb could actually make me burst into tears!

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Walgreen To Sell Genetic Test Kits

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Tamoxifen, Plavix, Dna, Walgreens, Walgreen, Tay-Sachs, Cystic Fibrosis, Wallgreens, Alzheimers Disease, Genes, Pathway, Wallgreen, Coumadin, Genetic Tests, Business News

NEW YORK — The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., will start selling genetic testing kits at many of its stores later this month, accor...

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Study: 2 Good Choices To Prevent Breast Cancer

AP | MARILYNN MARCHIONE | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Tamoxifen, Cancer Prevention Research, Uterine Problems, Uterine Cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Cancer Prevention, Health, Blood Clots, Cataracts, Washington, Breast Cancer, Evista, Raloxifene, Hysterectomy, Healthy Living News

Older women at higher risk for breast cancer now have two good drug options for preventing the disease, but they will have to weigh the trade-offs, a ...

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Losing Breast Not Always Best For Cancer Patients

AP | MARIA CHENG | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Tamoxifen, Lumpectomy, Early-Stage Breast Cancer, Breast Conservation Therapy, Health, Chemotherapy, Women's Health, Breast Cancer, Hormonal Therapy, Masectomy, Healthy Living News

BARCELONA, Spain — New research suggests that women with gene mutations that predispose them to breast cancer might not pay a huge price in surv...

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Video: Treatment Options for Early Stage Breast Cancer

Kathy Plesser, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Cancer Treatment, Biphosphonates, Breast Cancer, Tamoxifen, Dr-Hope-Rugo, Hormones, Video, Healthy Living News
Kathy Plesser, MD

Dr. Hope Rugo describes the randomized clinical trials designed to determine the duration and sequencing of hormones and the different approaches required in pre and post menopausal women.

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Too Young for This: Menopause at 32

Alice Crisci | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Tamoxifen, Reproduction, Young Woman, Redondo Beach, Infertility, Breast Cancer, Health, Menopause, Fertility, Malibu, Ex Boyfriend, Lupron, Healthy Living News
Alice Crisci

I've been receiving Lupron injections since before chemo, throwing my body into "menopause" as opposed to real menopause. No more periods. No more PMS. No more cancer. Maybe, no more eggs.

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