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03/12/2014

This is a picture of my 3D mammogram, I am sharing because I want to encourage women to do breast exams (that how I discovered my lumps) and to get a mammogram if you need one. Love the b***s, get them checked. S/O to Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento for this great image ~ Alexis

11/26/2013

This short cartoon explains the problems with the current health care system, the health reform changes that are happening now, and the big changes coming in 2014 as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). You can view the video on our site and it is also available on YouTube.

11/15/2013

Talking about dying isn't easy, but it's vitally important. Explore the Conversation Starter Kit and learn how to think about and talk about your wishes for end-of-life care.

10/24/2013

WOW...beautiful

I have no words. Only tears.

10/15/2013

Weight and cancer...interesting article

http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=207731&sc=3048

There's good reason for all the attention breast cancer awareness gets: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, across all races and Hispanic origins, according to the Centers for Disease Control. While that statistic might seem scary, the fact is, research suggests...

10/07/2013

Honoring Breast Cancer survivors and their families and praying for those in the midst of the battle.

09/26/2013

This article is a little dated but worth sharing...what are your thoughts

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/new-data-on-harms-of-prostate-cancer-testing/?_r=0

In its final recommendations against routine use of a prostate cancer screening blood test, a government task force offered the most detailed breakdown to date of the potential risks and benefits of P.S.A. testing.

09/09/2013

Prostate Cancer: A Family Affair
https://www.mylifestages.org/blog/Blog.page?blogId=gjotovth&entryId=hkk9bxzo&utm_source=in_the_news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sept2013

Once you have decided that the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test is right for you (if still on the fence, see this helpful decision aid  from the American Society of Clinical Oncologists.

04/11/2013

Sharing some news about mammograms

https://www.mylifestages.org/health/breast/breast_screening_legislation.page?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=April2013

03/15/2013

Just sharing this interesting blog post

https://www.mylifestages.org/blog/Blog.page?blogId=gjotovws&pjFilterMonth=03/2013&entryId=hd9xypap&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=March2013