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Star's preventive surgery sparks breast cancer debate
Angelina Jolie's announcement Tuesday that a genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer led her to undergo a preventive double mastectomy has raised both awareness about the procedure and concerns among physicians and other experts. The actress...
Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Collagen Injections, Psychologists, Colleges and Universities, Mastectomy
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Angelina Jolie's surgery bring words of caution from experts
Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy because of a rare gene has generated great interest. But experts are urging caution regarding testing and prophylactic surgery. "This does not mean every woman needs a blood test to determine...
Tags: Health Organizations, Brad Pitt, American Cancer Society, Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy
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Angelina Jolie's breast surgery sparks cancer discussion
Angelina Jolie's news that she elected to have both breasts removed to reduce her chances of developing breast cancer has put a celebrity spotlight on a decision more women are facing. Advances in genetic testing and a better understanding of the BRCA...
Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Orlando Health, Plastic Surgery, Mastectomy, Health and Medical Professionals
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Dems' Senate campaigns marked by internal battles
ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans aren't the only ones roiled by internal jostling and recruiting hiccups ahead of next year's midterm elections. Two top-tier Democratic prospects recently bypassed running for Senate seats in Georgia and South Dakota,...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Mark Begich, Mark Pryor, Crime, Law and Justice
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UK tries out new model for gene testing in cancer patients
ReutersBy Kate Kelland LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - Britain launched a research programme on Monday that should eventually allow all cancer patients to have access to the kind of genetic analysis that led Hollywood star Angelina Jolie to decide to undergo a...Tags: United Kingdom, Medical Specialization, Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy, Science and Technology
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Marquette Bank collects food for the hungry
Marquette Bank is collecting food donations for the hungry as part of its commitment to helping the community, bank officials say. Customers, residents and bank employees can leave non-perishable food donations at any of the bank's 23 locations until...Tags: American Cancer Society, Human Interest, Career and Workplace, Orland Park, Employees
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Medicaid opposition underscores states' healthcare disparities
WASHINGTON — Republican opposition in many statehouses to expanding Medicaid next year under President Obama's healthcare law — opposition that could leave millions of the nation's poorest residents without insurance coverage — will...
Tags: Health Insurance Cost, Washington, DC, Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Brad Pitt Calls Angelina Jolie Double Mastectomy Op-Ed 'Empowering'
ReutersMay 15 (TheWrap.com) - Brad Pitt is bursting with pride over his partner Angelina Jolie's decision to go public about her double mastectomy. USA Today in an exclusive interview. "But it was really important to her to share the story and that others would...Tags: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Mastectomy, The New York Times, USA Today
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Year-old funding scandal hurt local Race For the Cure, officials say
It's been more than a year since Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation was rocked by its short-lived but controversial decision to defund Planned Parenthood. But South Floridians, it appears, have a long memory. Susan G. Komen South Florida...
Tags: West Palm Beach, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Fannie Mae, Harris Interactive Incorporated, Family Planning
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READER SUBMITTED: West Hartford Resident Wins National Award For Dedication To The Fight Against Breast Cancer
West HartfordThe Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to announce that Diane Greenfield, of West Hartford, is one of ten winners nationwide of Pinnacle Golf's second annual Going the Distance Awards. This national program celebrates and honors...Tags: Golf, Sports, Medical Research, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Gymnastics
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READER SUBMITTED: A Student Of The Glenholme School Is Honored By DAR
WashingtonEach year, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) present the Good Citizenship Award to youth who demonstrate exceptional character, dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. On May1, the Judea Chapter of DAR honored several high...Tags: New Milford, Graduation, Students, Cinco de Mayo, Colleges and Universities
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Angelina Jolie mastectomy: A closer look at DNA, breast cancer risk
By opting for surgery to remove her breasts while they were still healthy, Angelina Jolie joined a growing number of women who have used genetic testing to take control of their health. Here are answers to some common questions about how DNA...
Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Chemical Industry, Mastectomy, Tamoxifen (drug), Ovarian Cancer
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