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Yale cancer doctor: Angelina Jolie's mastectomy decision 'shines a light on genetic risk'
New Haven Register, Conn.Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy "shines a light on genetic risk," Dr. Anees Chagpar, director of the Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital, said Tuesday. Jolie had both breasts removed because she has a mutation...Tags: Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, The Tourist (movie), Breast Cancer, Science, United Nations
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Valley women faced Angelina Jolie's mastectomy decision
The Fresno BeeAngelina Jolie's disclosure that she had her breasts removed to prevent cancer was welcome news Tuesday to a Clovis woman who had a similar procedure a year ago and hopes the headlines help other women facing the disease. "It's good to feel you are...Tags: Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy, Breast Cancer, Surgery, Angelina Jolie
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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: Breast Cancer, Angelina Jolie, Orlando Health, Ovarian Cancer, Celebrity Surgery
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Angelina Jolie has double mastectomy to elude cancer
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Oscar-winning film star Angelina Jolie revealed on Tuesday that she underwent a double mastectomy after learning she had inherited a high risk of breast cancer and said she hoped her story would inspire other women fighting the life-...Tags: Breast Cancer, Health Organizations, Angelina Jolie, Ovarian Cancer, Brad Pitt
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Doctor linked to 1-800-GET-THIN faces medical board action
One of the brothers behind the 1-800-GET-THIN ad campaign for weight-loss surgery faces the possible revocation of his medical license in a misconduct case filed by state regulators. The Medical Board of California accused Michael Omidi of "repeated...
Tags: Breast Reduction, University of California, Irvine, Allergan Inc., General Practitioners, Lawyers
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Some mothers can't breast-feed
After struggling to breast-feed her first two children, Nyssa Retter was determined to do better with her third. She gave birth without painkillers, which may make newborns slightly drowsy. She chose a free-standing birth center staffed with lactation-...
Tags: Nursing, Medical Research, Chemical Industry, Harvard Medical School, Allergies
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Boston fraternity raises money for transgender member's surgery
This post has been corrected, as indicated below.A rally for the transgender community echoed from an unexpected corner of the country this week: a Boston fraternity. Members of Emerson College’s Phi Alpha Tau fraternity made national news by raising money to pay for Donnie Collins’ gender...Tags: Minority Groups, Colleges and Universities
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Area artist helps pioneer 3-D nipple tattoos for breast cancer patients
After undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Lillie Shockney, the administrative director of the Johns Hopkins Breast Center, had nipple reconstruction — twice. Despite the many shades of patients' skin tone, "The color choices for doing it in the...
Tags: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Hospitals and Clinics, Breast Cancer, Saudi Arabia, Health and Medical Professionals
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Grosses donate $2M for breast cancer endowed chair
Laguna Beach philanthropists Sue and Bill Gross donated $2 million to help fund the work of Hoag Hospital breast cancer expert Dr. Melvin Silverstein, the hospital announced Monday. The gift establishes the Gross Family Foundation endowed chair in...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Breast Cancer, Human Interest
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Treatment plan should be based on specific type of breast cancer
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why is it that some breast cancers have higher survival rates than others? ANSWER: The main reason for the difference in survival rates is that breast cancer is not just one disease. It's well accepted that there are four distinct...Tags: Chemical Industry, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, Herceptin (drug), Biotechnology
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Dr. Philip J. Ferris, Franklin Square surgery chairman
Dr. Philip J. Ferris, former longtime chairman of the department of surgery at Franklin Square Medical Center, died Nov. 8 of cardiac arrest at his Lutherville home. He was 79.
"He was just a great man. He was down-to-earth and fun, but at the same...Tags: Hunting, Ocean City, Franklin Square Medical Center, Graduation, Heart Failure
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Gummy Bear Boobs?
WGNO NewsHave you heard of Gummy Bear boobs? With more than $1-Billion spent on cosmetic breast surgery a year in the United States it's no surprise manufacturers keep coming out with the next best thing. Vanessa Bolano has the story. Ask for gummy bears at a...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Plastic Surgery, Surgery, Plastic Surgeons
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