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Details of Jolie's breast treatment revealed
Doctors who treated Angelina Jolie are giving details of the operations the actress had to remove both breasts and reconstruct them with implants. Jolie revealed on Tuesday that she had the surgery because she carries a gene that puts her at high risk...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Angelina Jolie
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WSBT reporter Denise Bohn shares story of battle with breast cancer
On Tuesday, Oscar-winning film star Angelina Jolie revealed she underwent a double mastectomy after learning she had a high risk of breast cancer. WSBT Reporter Denise Bohn knows all too well what Jolie has gone through. Bohn discovered she has the...
Tags: Health Treatments, Breast Cancer, Angelina Jolie, Genetic Condition, Oncology
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Gaining confidence about cancer
We introduce you to a local woman who is battling breast cancer and show you a group of local doctors providing an opportunity for her and other cancer patients to learn more about their disease and course of treatment. Jacqueline Rico was diagnosed...
Tags: Cancer, Health Treatments, Diseases and Illnesses, General Practitioners, Breast Cancer
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Miss America contestant pursuing double mastectomy
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 24-year-old contestant in this year's Miss America pageant is delivering a message about breast cancer prevention. Miss DC Allyn Rose plans to undergo a double mastectomy after Saturday's contest — win or lose. She is...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer, Miss America Pageant, Entertainment Events
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Police: Phoenix woman faked cancer to get implants
PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix woman has been charged with fraud and theft after authorities say she told people she had cancer and needed treatment so she could get money from them to buy breast implants. Police reports filed in Maricopa County Superior...Tags: Cancer, Plastic Surgeons, Health, Health and Medical Professionals
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Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise
ATLANTA (AP) — A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back. New guidelines issued Thursday by the American Cancer...Tags: Obesity, Health Organizations, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Breast Cancer, Health Treatments
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Woman says rescue dog sniffed out her cancer
PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — Lisa Hulber gazes affectionately at her dog, Effie.
She's always had a bond with the mixed breed, but the two have grown even closer this past year.
Effie, or Effie Mae as Lisa and her husband, Scott, sometimes call her,...Tags: Breast Cancer, Science and Technology, Health Treatments, Cancer, Mammogram
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E! News host Rancic announces double mastectomy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six weeks after revealing she has breast cancer, E! News host Giuliana Rancic (RAN'sik) says she will have a double mastectomy. The 37-year-old made the announcement Monday on NBC's "Today" show. Rancic says it was not an easy...Tags: NBC (tv network), New Year's Day, Diseases and Illnesses, Times Square, Breast Cancer
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Cancer center offers free services for patients, survivors, caregivers
SOUTH BEND—A diagnosis of cancer is a life changer. Many patients do not know how to deal with the physical and emotional changes. RiverBend Cancer Services has a new wellness center where they offer free programs for people affected by cancer. ...Tags: Cancer, Health Treatments, Clubs and Associations, Diseases and Illnesses, Stress
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Christina Applegate is a mom, and it's a girl
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christina Applegate is a mom. Publicist Ame Van Iden says in a brief news release Tuesday that Sadie Grace LeNoble was born Jan. 27 in Los Angeles and the actress and daughter are doing great. There are no other details....Tags: Surgery, Christina Applegate, Los Angeles, Celebrities and Health Issues
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Healthcare for Angelina Jolie -- and everyone else [Blowback]
We applaud Times columnist Robin Abcarian for shining the light on the inequities in our healthcare system in response to Angelina Jolie’s recent announcement about her prophylactic mastectomy. When Jolie made her medical decision, she had at her...Tags: Genetics, Crime, Law and Justice, Breast Cancer, Social Issues, Medicare
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LETTER: 'You Need To Be An Advocate For Your Life'
I am a 46-year-old woman, married and the mother of six children. I was doing a self-exam and came upon a small, hard "pea" in my right breast. I carry the BRCA1 gene mutation -- I was tested in 2009 after my mother had recurring breast cancer. I had...Tags: Breast Cancer, Hysterectomy
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