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Military Women's Patient Relief Fund
The National Breast Cancer Foundation recently announced a new program to help eligible military women diagnosed with breast cancer....
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Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Early Detection: The Key to Successful Cancer Treatment
Under the Affordable Care Act, screening mammograms are covered free of charge through private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. However,...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Don't Panic, Mammogram Callbacks are Common
About 10 out of every 100 women are told they need more imaging after an initial screening, according to the American College of...
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Aug 16, 20241 min read
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Women Recognize Prevention's Value, but Still Delay Health Screenings
More than 40 percent of women said they skipped or delayed a screening recommended by a health professional, according to a recent survey...
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Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Texas Ranks Low for Women's Health
Texas ranks in the bottom five states for women's health and well-being according to a new report from researchers at the Commonwealth...
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Jul 19, 20241 min read
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Screened and Seen
Campaign Promotes Routine Mammograms Panhandle Breast Health (PBH) recently launched a new campaign encouraging routine mammograms. The...
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Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Addressing Cancer Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community
Learn about the concerning disparities faced by the LGBTQ+ community in relation to cancer care and survivorship. Despite significant...
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Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Why We Offer Free Mammograms: The Importance of Early Detection
Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer. It significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and prevents...
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Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Risk Factors You Can & Can't Change For Breast Cancer
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Understanding the risk factors associated with this...
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Jul 8, 20243 min read
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What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast. It encompasses various types, depending on...
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Jul 8, 20241 min read
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Drinking Alcohol Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Cutting down on alcohol can make a difference in your level of breast cancer risk. Compared to those who don't drink, just one drink a...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Fighting Cancer in the Texas Panhandle
Panhandle Breast Health (PBH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing breast cancer deaths in the Texas Panhandle by:...
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May 31, 20241 min read
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Why Are So Many Young People Getting Cancer?
Cancer diagnoses are growing more common among adults younger than 50. By 2030, one recent study estimated, the number of these...
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Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
Launched in April 2024 and led by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month aims to: Raise awareness:...
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Apr 1, 20241 min read
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Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can include hypertension, high blood sugar and a large waistline. This increases your...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Why Don't More Women Get Breast Cancer Screening?
Socioeconomic status was the number one factor impacting breast cancer screening behavior, according to a recent study at Florida...
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Mar 13, 20241 min read
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Effectiveness of Community Education for Breast Cancer Screening
Panhandle Breast Health expects that by improving public education about the importance of personalized screening, we will see earlier...
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Mar 7, 20241 min read
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Navigating Breast and Chest Health Can Be Challenging
Guidelines do exist specifically for transgender people, but because the data backing them is scarce, the recommendations are not well...
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Jan 22, 20242 min read
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New Cancer Diagnoses Expected to Hit Record High This Year
New cancer diagnoses in the United States are expected to top two million in 2024 due, in part, by an alarming increase in cancers among...
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Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Pink Cup for a Cause Campaign
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q Raises Funds for Breast Health Organizations Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q Pink Cup for a Cause...
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Oct 5, 20231 min read
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