IMAGINIS.COM BREAST HEALTH NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 25
JULY 5, 2001

WOMEN'S HEALTH NEWS AND INFORMATION

1. EXPERTS PREDICT INCREASE IN BREAST AND PROSTATE CANCER CASES OVER NEXT 20 YEARS

At a meeting of charity organizations, British medical experts predicted an increase in the number of breast and prostate cancer diagnoses in many industrialized countries but a decrease in the number of overall cancer deaths over the next 20 years. The experts attributed the increase in breast and prostate cancer cases to an aging population since the risk of both cancers increases as people get older. The decrease in overall cancer deaths is due to improved detection and treatments. The experts also made predictions about other cancers, including lung and cervical cancer.
Click here to read more:
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/news/news6.28.01.asp

2. UNDERSTANDING YOUR MAMMOGRAPHY REPORT
A mammogram report is a key component of the breast cancer diagnostic process. While a mammogram cannot definitively determine whether a woman has breast cancer, it may indicate whether a breast abnormality is present, and if so, it may characterize that abnormality. This article describes information and terminology that may appear on a mammogram report.
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http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/mammogram_report.asp

3. WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR BREAST CANCER GENETIC TESTING?

Every woman carries the BRCA1 (breast cancer gene 1) and BRCA2 (breast cancer gene 2) genes. When functioning normally, these genes help repair damage to DNA--a process that also prevents tumor development. However, researchers have discovered that some women carry mutations of these genes that put them at higher-than-average risk of developing breast cancer. Genetic testing is available to determine whether a woman carries these BRCA mutations. This article discusses how the genetic testing works and outlines the advantages and disadvantages of knowing the test results.
Click here to read more:
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/brca.asp

4. ALL ABOUT MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging (MR or MRI) is a common medical test used for imaging many types of soft tissue. MRI imaging and MRI angiography are finding a greater role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, heart attack, acute stroke and vascular disease which can lead to stroke. Additionally, MRI imaging is a vital part of diagnosing and treating sports injuries, and MRI is playing an increasing role in the breast cancer diagnostic process. MRI is also a powerful tool for finding and diagnosing many other forms of cancer. This section provides in-depth information on MRI for a variety of medical conditions and includes several pictures of MRI images and machines. Click here to read more:
http://www.imaginis.com/mri-scan/
Click here to read about MRI for the breast:
http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/mri.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 herself (lymphedema is the chronic swelling of the arm: http://www.imaginis.com/breasthealth/lymphedema.asp). 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. The keynote address will be given by Dr. Ethel Foldi from the Foldi Clinic in Hinderzgarden, Germany.

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AVON BREAST CANCER 3-DAY WALKS

*Find 3-day walk dates across the U.S.
*Learn how to register for a walk
*Find other women's health events in your area
Click here to visit the Events section on Imaginis:
http://www.imaginis.com/events/

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BREAST CANCER DISCUSSION BOARD, RECENT POSTING
"I only hear horror stories about stereotactic needle breast biopsy. Can someone help me with a positive test procedure? I am so scared."
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