Sit down(in a quiet spot), close your eyes and think about your business as if it’s a year from now and you’ve had an amazing year…. Then ask yourself – what does that look like…. how did I get through this awesome year…. what steps did I take to get here…. what were...
I come to that answer with two things, fear and unprocessed grief. Life does not afford us the leisure to grieve or feel things in an ongoing way it seems. My meditation practice is what keeps me at least in my body to feel and stay awake to naming what does come to the surface or...
" said Dr. Attai. "These women will tell me their [healthcare providers] told them they're too young for breast cancer. They weren't given a mammogram, but they probably should have gotten an ultrasound or another form of imaging. We should never assume...
A biopsy might be recommended whenever there is an important medical question the biopsy could help answer. Here are just a few examples: Amammogramshows a lump or mass, indicating the possibility ofbreast cancer. A mole on theskinhas changed shape recently and melanoma is possible. ...
If you do not have a gene mutation, testing can be a relief if breast or ovarian cancer runs in your family. You could still develop cancer, but your risk is the same as any woman's who does not have a BRCA mutation. You may also feel relief to know that you will not pass the ...
When I started to look at things in the perspective of“does this serve me?” and “is this the person I am?” or “is this the person I want to be?” as well as,“Is this what I deserve?” Everything changed as I imagined who I am, how far I’ve come, who I wanted to ...
You usually get one at a time. It can be hard to tell if a lump from traumatic fat necrosis is that or something else until your doctor does a biopsy. These usually don’t need to be treated. But if the lump bothers you, your doctor can remove it. How Often Are Lumps in Breast ...
Undergoing a biopsy procedure can be a traumatic experience, and waiting for results adds to the stress. Here is the step-by-step process all biopsies go through in the lab.
It really is like a birthday. You know, you’re just heralding this new time in your life, which is going to be fabulous. What age does perimenopause start, how long does it last, and what age does it typically end? Dr. Shepherd: So, the average age of menopause in the United ...
Does anyone have any recommendation as to what to say in this situation? reply » What to say to a Dr. or nurse who insists on a mammogram Submitted by Marsha on September 14, 2011 - 18:54 I have told everyone at Kaiser that as soon as they get thermography I will come be sc...