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Early Detection of Breast CancerPosted by kathryn on September 10, 2010
Just interviewed Prof Gordon Wishart, consultant breast and endocrine surgeon at Addenbrooke’s. Probs with sound recording But s/b OK with cut&paste. Watch this space
#6: Target Ovarian CancerPosted by kathryn on September 3, 2010
The Silent Killer! A recent phenomenon, in medical terms, and it’s up to YOU to find out about it – it could save your life. Look no further, here you will find symptoms and treatment options and ‘where to go next’ inforamtion. It has been a pleasure to interview Dr Sharon Tate. Raising awareness of [...]
#4: Early Detection of Breast CancerPosted by kathryn on
The early detection of breast cancer is essential, in my view. Detecting rogue cells up to ten years before they cause serious problems has to be our first line of defence. Here, I speak to Dr Nyjon Eccles about how Thermal Imaging can help reduce the incidence of breast cancer and
Early detection of breast cancer surveyPosted by kathryn on July 28, 2010
Please complete this short survey http://bit.ly/aPj62L for the article I’m working on
Get best results from next health checkPosted by kathryn on
Eight little directives that can make potentially lifesaving tests, like pap smear or cancer screening, more accurate and comfortable.
Alcohol and Breast Cancer RiskPosted by kathryn on June 21, 2010
I was really surprised to read these stats. http://bit.ly/d7Id5S. Breast cancer risk increases more with alcohol consumption than taking HRT. From my perspective, it begs the question, when the HRT studies were done was alcohol consumption taken into consideration, as this would surely compound the risk? It also confirms that all things are relative and many, [...]
Cervical Cancer smear testPosted by kathryn on
Younger women are coming forward for a Pap smear when it’s their older sisters that a more susceptible: http://bit.ly/bWXj5i
Thinking of giving up smoking?Posted by kathryn on
This BMJ video should make up your mind – an interview with the redoubtable Richard Doll who highlighted smoking and cancer in the 1950′s. http://www.bmj.com/video/doll.dtl.
Target Ovarian CancerPosted by kathryn on June 3, 2010
The main age group that this silent disease affects is the over 50′s. That’s ME! http://www.targetovarian.org.uk/
Early ‘Pausers’Posted by kathryn on May 6, 2010
How hysterectomy caused surgical menopause and what one woman did about it.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/debbie-robins/menopause-survival-guide_b_562420.html.
I’m Kathryn Colas and Simply Hormones brings you the latest news on menopause and other women’s health issues like breast cancer, ovarian cancer and HRT. Learn what you need to know from someone who’s personally experienced and survived menopause or listen to my interviews with medical professionals on podcast anytime. For more information on the symptoms of menopause and how to live with it just visit my website SimplyHormones.com.
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