Hot Topics!
September/October 2007
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 Current Topic: Cancer Prevention/Breast Health
Cancer is probably the most frightening word a woman could ever hear. And across the nation, the rates and incidences of cancer
are on the rise. Fortunately, we have more tools and knowledge than ever before to help us detect and treat the cancers that
target women -- breast, ovarian, cervical and others. And there are plenty of things that women can do every day to prevent
or minimize the likelihood of developing cancer. Women's Health Source presents a selection of articles and resources that can help you in the fight against this deadly disease.
Don't Forget:
- September is the National Cancer Institute's 5-A-Day Month promoting healthy eating to fight cancer. Get Info!
- September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Get Info!
- October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Get Info!
Hot Articles!
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Breast Health
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Cancer Prevention
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Cancer-Related Definitions
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Main Line Health Hospital Resources
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Hot News and Resources!
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Don't Miss the Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk!
On October 5-7, 2007, thousands of women and men will unite for three days and walk 60 miles from Langhorne to Philadelphia,
through historic Bucks and Montgomery Counties, in a bold display of courage and commitment. It's a weekend of hope, honoring
lives lost, celebrating survivors, promoting breast cancer research, and helping bring breast cancer care to those who so
desperately need it. Learn More!
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Discover BreastCancer.org!
Marisa Weiss, M.D. -- Main Line Health radiation oncologist (and recently recognized as one of the area's "Top Docs" by Philadelphia Magazine) -- is the founder of BreastCancer.org, a website dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and to helping
women make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer. Visit Now!
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Info-Packed Cancer Websites!
Here are some of the best sources of cancer information for women available on the web:
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Looking for a Cancer Specialist?
Finding the right doctor has just gotten easier. Use our Find a Doctor feature to search Main Line Health's Physician Directory. You can search for doctors by proximity to a given zip code, gender
and even age. You can even schedule an appointment online or call 1-866-CALL-MLH and our representatives will schedule the
appointment for you.
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Future Hot Topics!
Don't miss these Hot Topics coming up later this year from Women's Health Source:
- Staying Healthy (November/December 2007)
- Women and Heart Disease (January/February 2008)
- Women's Health and Obstetrics (March/April 2008)
- Infants and Children's Health (May/June 2008)
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