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What is a hormone receptor status?

During the diagnostic process, tests were done to determine if your cancer cells have estrogen

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What is a lumpectomy?

A lumpectomy removes only the breast lump (tumor) and a surrounding margin of normal tissue. If

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What are some early signs of Alzheimer's?

A family doctor who has seen a person regularly for years can recognize subtle changes as the... Full Answer

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How can I prevent a heart attack?

After your heart attack, your doctor will discuss risk factors and possible medications,

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What is cancer staging?

Staging is a system that tells you how extensive your cancer is on the basis of established

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What should a person living with fibromyalgia look for in a gym?

Belonging to a gym or fitness club (the terms are used interchangeably here) can be a great way

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What things should I keep in mind when choosing a breast cancer hospital?

Being an informed patient is your best protection against medical errors and infections.... Full Answer

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Why is it important to choose a hospital with social workers?

Social workers help patients and their families find emotional, social, clinical, physical, and

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What can I expect after breast cancer surgery?

Dr. Paul Schyve, the Senior Vice President of The Joint Commission (the highly-respected

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How do I check that my insurance covers breast cancer surgery expenses?

Prior to admittance, you need to check with both the hospital and your health-insurance carrier

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How do I find out about my rights as a breast cancer patient?

It is useful to know your rights as a patient. Every hospital should have a statement of patient

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What questions should I ask about my negative biopsy?

Breast cancer is not always easy to correctly diagnosis and experts agree you should ask

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How can I protect myself from germs in the hospital?

Yes, there are things you can do to protect yourself during your hospital stay. Most hospital

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What are the advantages of choosing a compassionate doctor?

An important piece of your ability to trust a doctor is his or her interest in you as a person.

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How do I know if a prospective hospital is clean?

Cleanliness doesn’t guarantee that a hospital has good internal procedures to control

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