Fertility Preservation for Women Advances in cancer detection and treatment have progressed greatly throughout the past 40 years enabling more people to live longer lives. However, for survivors who had cancer before or during their reproductive years, infertility may be an unfortunate reality, as all of the standard therapies for cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy can have a negative affect on fertility. Fertility Care at Pennsylvania Hospital Penn Fertility Care offers a comprehensive range of advanced reproductive services at multiple locations in the greater Philadelphia area. We provide a full range of services in an environment of compassionate intervention, sophisticated technology, clinical research, and goaloriented reproductive care. Mammosite®: Treatment for Early Stage Breast Cancer Women diagnosed with breast cancer have a lot to consider regarding treatment options. Treatment plans vary based on the stage of cancer, the size of the tumor, a patient’s age, their current health condition and other considerations. If you have been diagnosed with an early-stage breast cancer (Stage 0, 1 or 2), with limited or no lymph node involvement, and a tumor size smaller than 3 cm (about the size of a walnut), you may be eligible to receive a newer treatment option called Mammosite®.
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Variations Of Rare Lung Disease Examined Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700 Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare but serious lung disease that may cause severe respiratory symptoms in patients. The often-fatal disease has no cure. RCOG Release: Imaging Mother And Child Worldwide Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -0700 The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) will host an evening lecture by award-winning photographer and filmmaker Nancy Durrell McKenna on 4 September. The event is organised by the Royal Photographic Society and is part of their International Awards. Ms McKenna was awarded the Combined Royal Colleges Medal in 2007. Breastfeeding Could Reduce Risk Of Aggressive Form Of Breast Cancer That Disproportionately Affects Black, Younger Women Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700 Breastfeeding for at least six months might lower the risk of developing so-called "triple negative" breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease that is more common in black and younger women, according to a study published on Monday in the journal Cancer, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports (Paulson, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 8/24). Blogs Comment On New HHS Regulation, Election Issues Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0700 The following is a summary of selected women's health-related blog entries.HHS Regulation~" News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:00:00 -0700 New Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer May Minimize Viral Transmission, Including Norovirus A newly developed ethanol-based hand sanitizer may significantly impact public health by minimizing the transmission of multiple viruses, including norovirus, from food handlers and care providers. Trends In Prescription Medication Sharing Among Reproductive-Aged Women Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:00:00 -0700 Borrowing and sharing of prescription medications is a serious medical and public health concern. A survey of nearly 7,500 women of reproductive age found that this is common practice among more than one-third of this population, according to a report published online ahead of print in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The paper is available free online at
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