Survey Finds Pain Is Common Years after Breast Cancer Surgery
NCI Cancer Bulletin
October 6, 2009
A nationwide study of women who had breast cancer surgery in Denmark found that 47 percent of participants reported chronic pain 2 to 3 years after breast cancer treatment. Of these, 13 percent indicated severe pain, 39 percent moderate pain, and 48 percent light pain. In addition, 58 percent of participants experienced sensory disturbances or discomfort.
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Report: Mammograms may not be needed until age 50
USA Today
Nov. 17, 2009
Most women don't need to get mammograms until they reach age 50, according to a controversial new report that recommends that far fewer women undergo the breast cancer screenings.
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Rising obesity will cost U.S. health care $344 billion a year
USA Today
Nov. 17, 2009
If Americans continue to pack on pounds, obesity will cost the USA about $344 billion in medical-related expenses by 2018, eating up about 21% of health-care spending, says the first analysis to estimate the future medical costs of excess weight.
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