U.S. to WellPoint: Stop dropping breast cancer patients
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has called on health insurer WellPoint to stop dropping coverage for patients recently diagnosed with breast cancer, calling the practice “deplorable.”
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Frank’s Place Mother’s Day buffet will raise money for breast cancer research
Mother’s Day is a time to give flowers to one’s mother and celebrate with the whole family. For some families, however, the rising number of breast cancer cases makes Mother’s Day a very sobering reminder of the importance of the women in our lives.
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Breast cancer should be a major concern for all women today since it is the single most common type of cancer in women. There is about a 15% chance of developing breast cancer by the age of 90 if you are a woman and have a full, healthy lifestyle. This percentage may not sound like a lot, but it is one of the highest as far as cancer risks go. You can lower this risk by having a breast cancer test frequently.
Have a Basic Mammogram Regularly
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