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VOL. 8, ISSUE 52

December 24, 2007

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This week, find out which 11 alternative treatments, such as acupuncture and meditation, can help manage side effects of cancer treatment. Also, listen to our new podcast to learn who might benefit from a breast MRI, a specialized type of screening for breast cancer. And use our easy health screening guidelines tool to get a customized list of screenings tests you should have. Most of all, enjoy the holidays!

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Cancer

Low blood cell counts: Side effect of cancer treatmentYour doctor monitors your blood cell counts during treatment. What's he or she looking for, and why are blood counts so important?

Cancer treatment: Get involved in your cancer treatment decisionsYour doctor wants you to be involved in decisions about your cancer treatment. So how do you decide? Follow this guide.

Cancer survivors: Managing late effects of cancer treatmentYou can still experience side effects of cancer treatment even if you finished your treatment years ago. Find out what's common and why.

For more information about these topics, visit the Cancer Center.

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Highlights

Alternative cancer treatments: 11 alternative treatments worth a tryIf you're considering alternative cancer treatments, talk to your doctor about starting with one of these promising alternative therapies.

Hypnosis: Another way to manage pain, kick bad habitsHypnosis produces an induced state of deep relaxation in which your mind stays narrowly focused and open to suggestion.

Grief: A Mayo Clinic doctor confronts painful emotionsGrief enters everyone's life at some point. A Mayo Clinic doctor shares his experiences about making the healing process easier.

CPAP devices: Tips for avoiding 10 common problemsPractical tips for avoiding problems with CPAP — the No. 1 treatment for sleep apnea.

Antidepressants: Are they safe during pregnancy?Antidepressants are central to treating depression. But during pregnancy, it's important to consider possible risks.

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Breast MRI — Specialized screening for breast cancerA breast MRI may be useful in detecting breast cancer in some women.

Featured Tools

Health screening guidelinesRegular health screening tests are an important part of preventive health care. Get customized screening guidelines, based on your age and sex.

Symptom CheckerFoot pain? Headache? Sore throat? Skin rash? Use the Symptom Checker to find out what's causing your symptom. Choose from dozens of adult and children's symptoms.

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Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers

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Stages of breast cancerA diagnosis of breast cancer usually comes with information about the cancer's stage. Find out what your stage of breast cancer means.

Health Digest

A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information

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