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pbhadmin
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Aug 16, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Jul 19, 20241 min read
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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Steve
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Screened and Seen
Campaign Promotes Routine Mammograms Panhandle Breast Health (PBH) recently launched a new campaign encouraging routine mammograms. The...
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Steve
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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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Steve
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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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Steve
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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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Steve
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
May 31, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Mar 13, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Mar 7, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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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pbhadmin
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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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pbhadmin
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Pink Cup for a Cause Campaign
Rudy's "Country Store" and Bar-B-Q Raises Funds for Breast Health Organizations Rudyās āCountry Storeā and Bar-B-Q Pink Cup for a Cause...
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