Breast Cancer Chronicles March 2008 Archive

Anatomy of Your Breasts
Posted Thu, Mar 27, 2008, 4:55 pm PDT
As a woman ages and her hormone levels drop, breast tissue that was previously more fibrous is replaced with fatty tissue, making them even more…
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Who's Responsible for Your Breast Health?
Posted Fri, Mar 21, 2008, 2:16 pm PDT
Doctors have become so specialized that gynecology focuses ever more closely on the pelvis, to the detriment of the other parts of the female anatomy.
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Web Sites for Breast Cancer Survivors
Posted Mon, Mar 17, 2008, 2:50 am PDT
If you've ever wondered about online breast cancer and resources, here are some interactive Web sites that provide support and information for…
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How Important Is Breast Sensation to You?
Posted Thu, Mar 13, 2008, 5:49 pm PDT
It's a question those with a new diagnosis of breast cancer must consider. For some women, breast sensation is so important that they will do whatever…
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Hot Flashes and Breast Cancer Treatment
Posted Mon, Mar 10, 2008, 3:49 pm PDT
Women on tamoxifen therapy who reported having hot flashes were less likely to develop recurrent breast cancer than those who did not report hot…
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Diet, Exercise and Breast Cancer Recurrence
Posted Mon, Mar 03, 2008, 12:50 am PST
Think you're so overweight that losing a few pounds won't make any difference to your chances of having a recurrence of breast cancer? Well, think…
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Meet Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S.

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I'm Lillie Shockney, administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center. I'm also a breast cancer survivor with a passion for empowering women to take charge of their health.