Lifelines
Article Abstract:
A personal medical history can provide information quickly in an emergency and can help determine whether intensive health monitoring is necessary. The history should contain information on all illnesses, hospitalizations, allergies and immunizations.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
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Breast cancer breakthroughs
Article Abstract:
Numerous advances in the detection, treatment and prevention of breast cancer have been made in recent years. As of 1992, the five-year survival rate for women with cancerous breast tumors that remain within the breast is 92%.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
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The biopsy debate
Article Abstract:
Physicians may be relying too heavily on needle biopsies to detect breast cancer. Physicians should supplement the procedure with other techniques such as mammograms or ultra-sound.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
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