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Breast Cancer

In Case You Missed It: Rep. Maloney and Breast Cancer Survivors Call for Investments in Research

By: Editors at Women's eNews | October 17, 2018

Mortality rates have dropped by nearly 40 percent over the past 25 years due to investments in research.

The Grace Project: Setting Breast Cancer Survivors Free

By: Charise Isis | October 15, 2018

In that one powerful moment, there she was, both vulnerable and radiant. I was witnessing a woman letting go of 12 years of shame from her body.

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Striking Back Against Breast Cancer: One Coin at a Time

By: lsokol | January 14, 2018

“At a time when our national debt is over $20 trillion, it is more and more difficult to find money for important things like cancer research,” – Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.

Women's Health

This Heart Doctor Wants to Clear Up Confusion About HRT

By: Mallory Locklear | April 26, 2016

Dr. Howard Hodis just finished talking about this at a major annual conference on women’s health. He says HRT has definite cardiac benefits as long as it starts soon after menopause, before heart health begins to decline with age.

Breast Cancer

After Surviving Breast Cancer, the Lights Go Way Down

By: Dr. Kelly Michelson | March 22, 2016

There are more than 2.8 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. and 58 percent of us suffer PTSD as a result of our illness. But who knows this? It’s strange that with millions of women involved, survivors’ complications are often underground.

Breast Cancer

I Asked My Doctor About Low Libido During Breast-Cancer Treatment

By: Dr. Kelly Michelson | January 5, 2016

That made me rare if not unique. Very few women raise this concern even though there are plenty of reasons to prioritize sex. We must open a door on this part of the treatment and recovery process and here are three ways to start.

Breast Cancer

Women Over 75 and Mammograms: Data Sorely Lacking

By: Dr. Anees Chagpar | November 17, 2015

As a physician, I think about the emotional, physical and financial costs of all of the tests patients undergo. I have concluded there is no “one size fits all” approach, particularly among older women.

Abortion

House OKs Peace Corps Abortions; Libyan Activist Slain

By: WeNews Staff | June 27, 2014

The Republican-controlled House committee approved an extension of abortion coverage to Peace Corp volunteers. Also this week, a human rights activist in Benghazi was assassinated.

Abortion

Texas Marriage Ban Lifted; Saudi Fathers Sought

By: WeNews Staff | March 1, 2014

The Texas law banning same-sex marriage loses a round in court. Also this week, Saudi human rights activists are advocating the government find Saudi fathers of Syrian refugees and document the citizenship of the refugees.

Breast Cancer

Sierra Leone’s Breast Cancer Taboo Stalls Diagnoses

By: Anna Limontas-Salisbury | February 4, 2014

Even if women do get diagnosed in time, getting treatment is costly and can mean heading to Ghana. On World Cancer Day, Anna Limontas-Salisbury delves into the major challenges in lowering breast cancer rates in this West African country.

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