Are You At Risk? It’s important for every woman to know the factors that increase the likelihood of breast cancer. Here are some of the key risk factors: Getting Older: About 2/3 of invasive breast cancers are found in women ages 55 and older. Family History: If a close relative (mother, sister, daughter) has had …
Women and Cancer Quick Facts October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but that doesn’t mean women should stop being concerned about other types of cancer. Here are some quick facts about the most common types of cancer among women and ways to help prevent or detect them. Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer is the most common …
Choosing A Doctor Women Can Benefit From Seeing An OB/GYN When it comes to a woman’s health, two doctors can often be better than one. Some women only see an internist or a family practice physician. Others choose an OB/GYN (obstetrician- gynecologist) to be their primary care physician. But for most women, there are benefits in developing a …
A Lifetime of Care Comprehensive Women’s Health Services at Main Street Hospital As a woman, you take care of many people during your life: husband, parents, sons, daughters, grandchildren and other loved ones. But all too often, women are so busy caring for others, they often neglect to take care of themselves. At Main Street Hospital, we …
Bone & Joint Problems: A Woman’s Weak Link As we grow older, our bones and joints begin to weaken and wear down. Bone mass decreases. Joints become less flexible. Range of motion decreases. No wonder bone and joint problems are one of the main reasons older people become less active. Women are especially vulnerable to diseases …
Live it Out A yearly mammogram is the most important action women can take to detect breast cancer early, when a successful treatment is much more likely. Here are the screening guidelines for breast cancer recommended by the American Cancer Society. Women age 40 and older: Screening mammogram every year as long as the woman …
Wake-Up Call For Cokie Roberts, Raising Awareness About Breast Cancer Is A Heartfelt Cause For more than 20 years, Cokie Roberts has been a passionate advocate for breast cancer education and research. The longtime political commentator for ABC News and NPR recently spoke to MyHealth about her work to raise awareness of a disease that …
The Colors of the Season Fall is here. The weather is cooler, and once again the falling leaves dazzle us with their colors. But along with red, orange, yellow and brown, there’s another color that’s become a natural part of the autumn landscape: pink. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when many …
