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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: Ovarian Cancer, Breast 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: Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Health Treatments, Angelina Jolie, Genetic Condition
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Breast Cancer, General Practitioners, Chemotherapy, Health Treatments
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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: Breast Cancer, Miss America Pageant, Entertainment Events, Medical Procedures and Tests
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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: Health and Medical Professionals, Plastic Surgeons, Cancer, Health
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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: Chemotherapy, Prostate Cancer, Human Body, Diets and Dieting, Oncology
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Breast Cancer, Today (tv program), NBC (tv network), New Year's Day
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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, Germany, Chemotherapy, Human Body
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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: Diseases and Illnesses, Clubs and Associations, Chemotherapy, Health Treatments, Hands
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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: Los Angeles, Surgery, Celebrities and Health Issues, Christina Applegate
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Elizabeth Vega Casey: Women with breast cancer gene have treatment choices
The Morning Call may not be The New York Times, but I have to acknowledge that I am not Angelina Jolie either. But there are similarities. Let me explain. Firstly, I want to take a moment to sincerely applaud her decision to reveal through The New York...Tags: Breast Cancer, Lehigh Valley Hospital, MRI (imaging), Tamoxifen (drug), Angelina Jolie
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Victoria's Secret says no to making mastectomy bras
“When you think of bras, you think of Victoria’s Secret,” said Allana Maiden of Richmond, Va. Just not bras for mastectomy survivors, despite the heightened awareness Angelina Jolie brought to the issue last week. The lingerie...Tags: Orange Blossom Trail, Victoria's Secret, Florida Mall, Science and Technology, Nordstrom
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