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October 17, 2006

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VOL. 7, ISSUE 42

October 17, 2006

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Are you one of the millions of women who skipped their mammograms this year? You've heard the message countless times â€” early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Yet the percentage of women who get screened for breast cancer is still far below what it should be. If cost or insurance is a problem, talk to your health care professional about free or low-cost screening programs in your area. Embarrassed? Take a friend along and make it part of your annual women's day out. No time? Ask yourself if that's really a good enough excuse. What will motivate you to take action today?

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October 17, 2006

This is great . I had a mass deep and big in 98 (mammogram found it)...bx as fibroadenoma BUT pulmonologist says now he believes it was r/t sarcoid (sarcoid brst masses can hide cancer). Have to go yearly now as a result since wasn't removed...wasn't removed b/c was next to my chest wall and they were concerned about my lungs being so close...this was 4cm x 2cm which is really BIG. There is a s Hopkins site that anyone can write to online and ask questions regarding breast stuff and they answer within 24 hours usually.Blessings,Beckyanewronald@... wrote: Ladies a lot of great info in this edition just for you. Topics from breast exams, to diets for diabetics. Check it out. You will be glad you did. There is also something especially for our Mosaic girl. Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:22:35 -0500 (CDT)To: housecall@...Subject: Mayo Clinic Housecall: Have you been screened for breast cancer?From: newsletters@... Reliable Health Information from www.mayoclinic.com Click here if you can't view this properly Search MayoClinic.com VOL. 7, ISSUE 42 October 17, 2006 Dear Subscriber, Are you one of the millions of women who skipped their mammograms this year? You've heard the message countless times â€” early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Yet the percentage of women who get screened for breast cancer is still far below what it should be. If cost or insurance is a problem, talk to your health care professional about free or low-cost screening programs in your area. Embarrassed? Take a friend along and make it part of your

annual women's day out. No time? Ask yourself if that's really a good enough excuse. What will motivate you to take action today? Thanks for subscribing. Sincerely, The staff at MayoClinic.com FEATURED CENTER Asthma

Asthma: Steps in diagnosis To diagnose asthma, your doctor considers your medical history, performs a physical exam and conducts a lung function test. Asthma severity: How does it affect treatment? Depending on how frequent and disabling your symptoms are, your asthma may be mild, moderate or severe. Treatment plans are different for each type. Asthma and school: Take a team approach Asthma: Help your child get off to a healthy start. Team up with teachers and school staff to manage your child's asthma and prevent attacks. For more information about these topics, visit the Asthma Center. Books & Newsletters Lose weight and achieve a healthy body and have fun doing it! You can experience the extraordinary benefits of an active lifestyle by turning to your copy of Mayo Clinic Fitness for EveryBody and choosing an exercise program that's appropriate for your ability and personal health goals. Order today and receive an essential free gift! Timely Topics: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast self-exams: One way to detect

breast cancer Along with clinical breast exams and regular mammography, breast self-exams are another tool you can use to detect breast cancer in the earliest stage possible. Mammography: X-ray exam to detect breast cancer Mammography can lead to breast cancer detection at its earliest and most curable stage, nearly one to three years before you might feel a lump. Breast cancer prevention: Lifestyle choices and more Breast cancer is a health risk every woman faces. Take steps to ensure your breast health for now and in the long run. Highlights Diabetes diet: New guidelines for healthy eating with diabetes Your diabetes diet is an important part of your treatment plan. Are you following the latest guidelines? Wrinkle creams: Your guide to younger looking skin Can over-the-counter skin creams and lotions reduce wrinkles? Here's your anti-aging guide. Bladder control problems in women: How to seek treatment Do you avoid social activities because you fear losing bladder control? It's time to get help. Overcoming weight-loss

setbacks When learning new weight-loss behaviors, setbacks can be expected. Apply these tips to get back on track. Chemobrain: When cancer treatment disrupts your thinking and memory Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can affect your mind. Find out what causes this frustrating side effect and what you can do about it. Featured Tools Slide show: Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. View this slide show to see which skin characteristics may be of concern. Symptom Checker Use this Symptom Checker to pinpoint possible causes of your symptoms. Healthy Recipes Muesli breakfast bars The rolled oats, nuts and fruit in these breakfast bars make them a healthy and filling breakfast option. One serving has just 162 calories and 1 gram of saturated fat. For more recipes, visit our Healthy Recipes Center. Ask A Specialist Mayo Clinic specialists answer questions from readers Bone bruise: How long before it heals? High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol? Warfarin: Any harm in long-term use? Buying beef? A guide to choosing the leanest cuts Pain and depression: Are they linked? Submit your own question to our

specialists. Now Playing: Video Biventricular pacing Watch this movie to learn how a biventricular pacemaker helps people with heart failure. Health Digest A wrap-up of this week's other new and updated information Frontal lobe seizures Antisocial personality disorder Kidney transplant: Regain your independence with a donor kidney Chronic sinusitis Radiosurgery: Operating on the brain without a scalpel For more of our reliable health information and tools, visit us at MayoClinic.com. Get updates via RSS. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. For questions or comments, please contact Customer Service. Visit the Housecall subscription services page to SUBSCRIBE, UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your e-mail address. Visit the Housecall archive to read past issues. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to a friend. Copyright 2006 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved.

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October 27, 2006

Becky,

I just had a mammogram/u/s yesterday, two

years ago I had a cyst in my right breast, so this was f/u and the Dr. told me I

have a cluster of cysts now, but all look benign, I told her I had Sarcoid and

asked if she was concerned about that, and do you see it much in the breast.Â She

said she did not see anything Sarcoid related in the breast, but has seen it a

couple of times.Â So I just have them recheck every year.Â You know you would

think, OK we have Sarcoid, could we be a little consistent on the lumps we have

all over, but then I guess they say variety is the spice of life,Â JÂ

Blessings,

Marla

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