IMAGINIS BREAST HEALTH NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 36
OCTOBER 11, 2001

**Imaginis and Siemens Medical proudly support Breast Cancer Awareness Month**
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WOMEN'S HEALTH NEWS AND INFORMATION

1. DISCOUNTED MAMMOGRAMS OFFERED TO WOMEN ON NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY
Friday, October 19, 2001 has been designated National Mammography Day in the United States. On this day, more than 2,200 mammography facilities will offer discounted or free mammograms to help promote the importance of early breast cancer detection. Mammography, which involves taking special x-ray images of the breast, is currently the best exam to screen for breast cancer and detect the disease in early stages when the chances for successful treatment and survival are the greatest.
Click here to read more:
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/news/news10.09.01.asp

2. STUDY FINDS INCREASE IN OUTPATIENT MASTECTOMIES FOR BREAST CANCER
A newly published study found that more breast cancer patients are receiving mastectomies on an outpatient basis than in the past. During an outpatient mastectomy procedure, the patient leaves the facility after the breast is surgically removed and recovers at home instead of being admitted as an inpatient to a hospital. However, previous research has shown that women who have outpatient mastectomies tend to experience fewer side effects and are more satisfied with the procedure than patients who are admitted to the hospital after the surgery. Researchers found that geographical location and other factors, such as health insurance and additional medical conditions, are key in determining whether a woman undergoes a mastectomy as an inpatient or outpatient.
Click here to read more:
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/news/news10.08.01.asp

3. WHAT IS BREAST CANCER?
Cancer is a group of diseases in which cells in the body grow, change, and multiply out of control. The term, breast cancer, refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. This article provides general information on breast cancer and explains terminology and classifications of the disease. Topics include invasive and non-invasive breast cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), infiltrating ductal carcinoma, infiltrating lobular carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, Paget's disease of the nipple, and more.
Click here to read more:
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/breast_cancer.asp

4. ANOTHER DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY SYSTEM RECEIVES FDA APPROVAL
A digital mammography system made by Fischer Imaging has received approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help detect breast cancer. Previously, General Electric (GE) was the only company with an FDA-approved digital mammography system. Digital mammography uses essentially the same mammography system as conventional mammography, but the system is equipped with a digital receptor and a computer instead of a film cassette. Digital mammography has the potential to offer several advantages over standard film mammography, including faster image acquisition, improved contrast between dense and non-dense breast tissue, ability to correct under or over-exposure of mammography films, etc.
Click here to read more about digital mammography:
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/digital_mammo.asp

5. UPCOMING LYMPHEDEMA CONFERENCE
The Maine Lymphedema Network is an organization founded in November 1999 by Maureen Giffin RN, OCN, an Oncology Nurse who, after being treated for breast cancer, developed lymphedema (chronic arm swelling) herself. The organization helps to promote awareness and education. On October 19 and 20, 2001 the Maine Lymphedema Network will present the "Acadia Conference on Lymphedema" in Bar Harbor, Maine at the Bar Harbor Regency. To register, please call 207.664.5337. For more information, please call the Maine Lymphedema Network at 207.326.8388.

6. "SPOTLIGHT ON THE CURE"
In an effort to support the fight against breast cancer, Loews Cineplex Entertainment has launched "Spotlight On the Cure," a multi-platform, multi-partner, circuit-wide initiative to
benefit breast cancer research and community outreach programs in cooperation with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Loews will make a donation to the Komen Foundation for every paid attendance to a Loews movie theatre during the month of October.
Click here to learn more or to locate a theatre:
http://www.loewscineplex.com/

7. BREAST CANCER MYTHS, MISCONCEPTIONS AND FACTS SPECIAL REPORT
This Imaginis Special Report dispels 54 common myths and misconceptions about breast cancer in a comprehensive, easy-to understand publication. The report was created and edited by breast health experts and is perfect for mammography centers, women's healthcare providers, breast cancer meetings, support groups, and individuals.
Click here to order the report:
http://www.imaginis.com/reports/

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IMAGINIS BOOKSTORE: FEATURED SELECTION

"The Victoria's Secret Catalog Never Stops Coming: And Other Lessons I Learned from Breast Cancer" by Jennie Nash -- At age 35, Jennie Nash was diagnosed with breast cancer. From detection and surgery to reconstruction and recovery, Nash gives readers a road map for a journey no one chooses to take.

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