Tag: Mammography

Key points summarized after conference on Cancer Prevention

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Some interesting points came up: 1. No to refined oil 2. No to milks of animal origin (e.g. nido.) 3. No to cubes 4. No to the consumption of the gasified juices of the different breweries (32 pieces of sugar per liter) 5. No refined sugars 6. No Microwave 7. No to mammography before delivery but echomamaire 8. No to too tight bras going to or after returning from work 9. No alcohol 10. No for reheating frozen meals 11. No to the conservation of water in the refrigerator in…

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Dear women, are you over 40? Get these seven medical tests done for a healthy life

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Right from pelvic examination and pap smear to complete breast examination, here’s a list of suggested routine medical screening tests for women over the threshold of 40 years After reaching the age of 40, it is always advisable to go for a complete pelvic examination, Pap smear and Tests for HPV.(Shutterstock) Women in 40s undergo subtle changes that need to be addressed before they become problems: decrease in bone density, hormonal changes, stress, depression, among others. “Being proactive towards your health can prevent several problems. Go for regular health checkups, stay…

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Thyroid Cancer

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On  Wednesday, Dr. Oz had a show on the fastest growing cancer in women, Thyroid cancer. It was a very interesting program and he mentioned that The increase could possibly be related to the use of dental x-rays and mammograms. He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you for Your dental x-rays there is a little flap that can be lifted up and wrapped Around  your neck. Many dentists don’t bother to use it. Also, there is Something called a “thyroid guard” for use during mammograms. By…

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