Giving your doctor an exam

Article Abstract:

One step in selecting an obstetrician-gynecologist is to get referrals from friends or from the local medical society. A patient should select a physician who is board certified and one whose personality and philosophy of medicine are compatible with the patient.

Methods, Evaluation, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Gynecologists, Obstetricians

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Family affairs

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Statistics show that 5-10% of breast cancer is hereditary, and many other cancers are also caused by defective genes. All women should be aware of their family's medical history and have frequent medical checkups.

Prevention, Causes of, Cancer, Genetic disorders

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Grass roots goes mainstream

Article Abstract:

Some grassroots self-help groups have become national in focus. These groups include Children of Aging Parents, the breast cancer research advocacy group called 1 in 9 and the Interstitial Cystitis Assn.

Management, Self-help groups, Self help groups, Interstitial Cystitis Association

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