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Ground squirrel tests positive for bubonic plague exposure
L.A. NOWA ground squirrel in the San Jacinto Mountains has tested positive for exposure to the bacteria that can cause bubonic plague, the first discovery of its kind in Riverside County in almost a decade.... -
Margie Gelber's story of survival
Sun SentinelIt’s been over 12 years since my cancer diagnosis. I prefer to think of myself as a “thriver” instead of a survivor. During my annual GYN check-up in March 2000, my physician felt a tiny lump in my left breast. Even though both of my...Tags: Human Interest, Mastectomy, Health Treatments, Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer
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Tundra M. King's story of survival
Sun SentinelI considered myself to be a fit and healthy person, but in 2009, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Although it was at stage zero, I took my oncologist’s advice and received a bilateral mastectomy. Two years later, I had a recurrence. The diagnosis...Tags: Pompano Beach, Mastectomy, Medical Specialization, Crime, Law and Justice, Health Treatments
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Survivor looking to the future
Niki Zikmund thought she had done all the right things. She got plenty of exercise, breast fed her children, did not smoke and was not a heavy drinker. She was careful with her diet. In fact, she was a leader in the local Weight Watchers organization....
Tags: American Cancer Society, Mastectomy, Biopsy, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health Treatments
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It pays to practice what you preach
Unlike many who work in the medical profession, Laura Larson practices what she preaches. Laura, now 34, was diagnosed at the age of 33 with breast cancer. She discovered it when she did her monthly breast self-exam, something she would stress the...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Mastectomy, Health Treatments, Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy
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Heidi Edelmayer's story of survival
Sun SentinelI have been a breast cancer survivor for 11 years. In May 2001, at age 39, I recognized something wasn’t right after I received a hug. On a visit to my gynecologist, during my breast exam, he discovered a lump in my left breast, and suggested I get...Tags: Human Interest, Health Treatments, Fort Lauderdale, Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer
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Exploring the different types of breast cancer
Breast cancer is a universal term to describe several different cancers that form in and around the breasts. Breast cancer types are generally categorized based on where the illness begins, most often in the ducts or lobules, the parts of the female...Tags: American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer, Mammogram, Cancer
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Local expert says to be cautious, not panicked about West Nile
chrisc@herald-mail.comDon't panic. The odds of catching West Nile Virus are very low, and the odds of suffering serious illness or death are enormously remote. That's the message from Dr. Mohammed Bilgrami, infectious disease specialist with WillowWood Adult Medicine in...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inflammation, West Nile Virus, Vaccines, Cardiologists
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Livestrong Boosts Health And Morale After Breast Cancer Treatment
The Hartford CourantSheryl Simoni had been a runner until her knees gave out — she used to walk around the neighborhood with friends. Darlene Dukes used to work out regularly until fatigue overcame her. Linda Finlay never bothered to put on sneakers, "I don't like to...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Health Treatments, Chemotherapy, Nutrition, Science and Technology
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Betsy Kenney's story of survival
Sun SentinelI was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. In March 2008, the tumor was detected during my annual mammogram. The tumor was located against the chest wall. I had no lumps or symptoms. The cancer was Stage 1. During my first surgery, a...Tags: Health Treatments, Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Science and Technology
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Survivorcise
If you're being treated for breast cancer, chances are you feel like something stuck to the bottom of a shoe. "Going through cancer treatment, people become unwell; they lose muscle mass, cardiovascular fitness and their activity levels go down," says...
Tags: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy, Health Treatments, Tamoxifen (drug), Fatigue
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Longer-term treatments
After surgeons removed the tumor from her breast last November, Karen Hajiaskari, of Hamburg, N.Y., was deemed cancer-free. But for the next five years she will take a drug called tamoxifen, a medication that's commonly used to prevent a breast cancer...
Tags: Vomiting, Immune System, Pharmaceuticals, Health Treatments, Mouth
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