2015 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Women's Health
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among American women. More than 230,000 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2015. Here are some of the breast cancer risk factors you should discuss with your doctor.
1. Getting Older. 2 out of 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women age 55 and older.
2. Family History. Having a mother, sister or daughter wit…
2015 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Women's Health
The news came out of nowhere for Hoda Kotb. The co-host of NBC’s Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2007.
HealthPoint recently talked to the Daytime Emmy Award winner about her long journey to recovery and the life lessons she’s learned along the way.
How did you learn you had breast cancer?
During a routine exam by my gynecologist, lumps wer…
2015 Issue 4 Fall Cancer Care Women's Health
How much does it cost for a woman over 40 to have an annual mammogram? In terms of time, it’s next to nothing. A typical mammogram takes about 20 minutes. And the financial price is also very small in most cases. Under the Affordable Care Act, coverage of mammograms for breast cancer screening must be provided without a co-pay or deductible for plans that started after August 1, 2012. Medicar…