Turning Back Time

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For decades, plastic surgery was often associated with the vanity-obsessed and celebrities who had “too much work done.” But that’s not the whole story. In recent years, a growing number of people, especially those over the age of 55, have been rewriting the narrative. With advances in technology, refined techniques and a growing interest in … Read more

Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment | Precision Medicine Advances

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Decades ago, doctors primarily relied on basic tests, such as checking for estrogen and progesterone receptors, to determine the best therapy for their breast cancer patients. Today, treatment is tailored to their patients’ unique needs. For those facing breast cancer, the path forward is increasingly tailored to their unique needs, their cancer’s biology and their … Read more

Weighing in On Reconstructive Surgery After Massive Weight Loss

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Reconstructive Surgery After Major Weight Loss: Restoring Form and Confidence You’ve done it. You worked so hard and lost a tremendous amount of weight. You feel great, but when you look in the mirror, all you notice is the excess skin hanging off your body. What, if anything, can be done to improve your body’s … Read more

A Unique Case: Dealing With Teen Osteosarcoma, Torie Dingler’s Story

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“You have cancer.” These three dreaded words are spoken to nearly 40% of Americans at some point in their lives, but they are never the words a parent wants to hear about their child. Torie Dingler was an otherwise healthy and active teenager when she began noticing discomfort in her upper arm. Looking back, she … Read more

Ending the Debate About Hormone Replacement Therapy Causing Breast Cancer

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Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer: A 24-Year Debate According to a 24-year-old study, hormone replacement therapy can lead to breast cancer. Was the study inaccurate? Medical professionals have been debating that point ever since. By Sarah Rose Background: The WHI Controversy In 2001, the Women’s Health Initiative published a study suggesting that hormone replacement … Read more

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