Breast Cancer in Seniors
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5 Numbers to Know For Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
While it's impossible to prevent breast cancer, there are steps women can take to protect themselves. Here are the five numbers every woman should know for breast cancer risk reduction.
0 CommentsThe Importance of Breast Cancer Screening for Caregivers
Family caregivers tend to put their own needs last, including doctor’s appointments. But, delaying checkups and screenings like mammograms jeopardizes not only your health but also that of your care recipient.
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Get information about breast cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and caring for someone who has breast cancer.
1 CommentRoutine Medical Tests Female Caregivers Should Never Skip
Family caregivers tend to look after everyone else’s needs at the expense of their own—including their health. But, skipping important checkups and medical screenings allows potentially serious health issues to go undetected and untreated.
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Breast Cancer Questions
I need someone to come in once a week. My eyesight is not that great when cleaning. I have a problem staying focus in getting things done.
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jul 9, 2024With Mom in MC and Dad in AL, there is a crisis every week. I have breast cancer and will have surgery soon. What about my health? My life?
37 AnswersAlvaDeer Replied Apr 2023When should you stop doing routine mammograms on a dementia patient?
33 AnswersKathleenQ Answered Feb 2023I have a friend with short term memory loss and cancer. Looking for advice on treatment options?
3 AnswersSnoopyLove Replied Oct 2022
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FROM ALVADEER: Just a spot of bother. Don't worry!
228 CommentsMamacrow Commented Mar 13, 2024My mother was neglected in a nursing home and I wanted to speak to others who have had this experience. What can we do to help others?
7 CommentsMaple3044 Commented Apr 2021Social worker is coming today to talk about going to hospice facility for Mom.
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Apr 2021Not a question, fast forward 5 years...
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