Posted: 5/20/2013 11:24:56 AM by Main Line Health
Danielle McPhillips had a strong history of breast cancer in her family, so when she was told she was at a high risk of being diagnosed with the disease, she took action.
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Posted: 5/20/2013 9:14:52 AM by Main Line Health
Dr. Marisa Weiss of Lankenau Medical Center comments on how faulty genes can increase the risk of breast cancer.
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Posted: 5/15/2013 8:54:39 AM by Main Line Health
News of actress Angelina Jolie's recent decision to undergo a mastectomy as a prevenative measure against breast cancer has many women wondering if they could be at an increased risk, too.
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Posted: 5/14/2013 2:05:47 PM by Main Line Health
Taking preventative measures is the best defense against breast cancer, but what happens when there are risk factors you can't control? Dr. Andrea Barrio explains the role of genetics in breast cancer diagnosis.
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Posted: 5/1/2013 8:16:21 AM by Main Line Health
Women balancing work, family and social commitments know it better than anyone that time flies. When you’re busy caring for everyone else and penciling in commitments to an already-full calendar, remembering to visit your ob/gyn once a year can often fall through the cracks. But when it comes to your health, it’s okay to be selfish. Read More
Posted: 4/29/2013 10:22:41 AM by Main Line Health
Lankenau Medical Center hosted a 'Unite for HER' Wellness day, welcoming breast cancer patients and survivors to learn more about the importance of overall wellness.
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Posted: 4/22/2013 9:27:28 AM by Main Line Health
Paoli Hospital, part of Main Line Health, recently received the distinguished International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Care Award from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and International Lactatation Consultant Association. This is Paoli's second time receiving the honor.
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Posted: 4/22/2013 9:22:51 AM by Main Line Health
Teenage and adolescent girls who regularly consume alcohol may be at a greater risk for developing benign breast cancer decrease in their 20s. Dr. Marisa Weiss, director of Breast Radiation Oncology at Lankenau Medical Center and president and founder of Breastcancer.org.
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Posted: 4/19/2013 2:01:04 PM by Main Line Health
Hollywood would have a woman believe that pregnancy and the transition to motherhood should be the happiest times of their lives. But research has indicated that for some women, this time can be challenging.
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Posted: 4/1/2013 1:26:06 PM by Main Line Health
Advances in imaging techniques have led some to question whether women still need to perform breast self-exams. According to Cathy Scallon, RN, MSN, a nurse navigator with Lankenau Medical Center, the answer to that question is easy--"Yes!" Read More
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