Prior to Angelina Jolie’s op-ed in the New York Times, announcing her decision to opt for a prophylactic (preventative) double mastectomy, few had probably even considered this topic as a means of preventing breast cancer. Within hours, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes—identifiers for increased…
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Assess Your Risk Fear is a common feeling for women with a family history of breast cancer. At IU Health Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, counselors and physicians are on hand to listen to your concerns, help you learn about more about breast cancer prevention and alleviate your fear. You may already…
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For women who have a complete or partial mastectomy (lumpectomy) due to breast cancer, reconstructive surgery may improve both physical appearance and psychological well-being. Today, there are many options available for reconstruction. A new breast can be recreated at the time of mastectomy or…
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Nearly 40,000 women will die of breast cancer this year. That’s a humbling thought, but in fact breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. That’s why it’s never been more important to schedule your breast cancer screening.…
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It’s true there is no sure way to prevent cancer, but there are ways to reduce our risk. February is National Cancer Prevention Month and a terrific time to take a look at our lifestyle choices and schedule important cancer screenings with our health care provider. Your cancer risk is affected…
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According to recent reports, 30 percent of adults in Indiana – or nearly 1.8 million people – are considered obese, meaning their body mass index (BMI) is 30 or greater. And these numbers are expected grow, putting Hoosiers at risk of developing numerous cancers such as esophageal, breast,…
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October means lots of pink ribbon sightings in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For all women, breast cancer risk increases with age. That’s why it’s important to schedule annual mammograms beginning at age 40 – earlier if you have a family history of the disease. Yearly…
Read MoreMY STORY In 1990, at age 39, I had my very first mammogram. Later that week, I was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer. I had a right mastectomy and thought I was home free. But in 1996, after experiencing shortness of breath, it was determined that the cancer had recurred in my lungs, changing my diagnosis…
Read MoreNews headlines continue to bring questions, confusion and controversy to the topic of whether mammogram testing should be performed and, if so, at what age. Also at question are whether screening mammograms are too high risk for carriers of the breast cancer genetic mutations BRCA1 and BRCA2. Dr. Lida…
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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – a time to share information about the life-saving benefits of prostate cancer screening and early detection. Prostate cancer can only be cured if treated when the cancer is still contained within the prostate gland. Once the cancer spreads to lymph…
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