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Tough as Nails

October 2, 2019

Blame it on the myriad of daily distractions that slip past unnoticed. When you’re caught in the fast lane of life, some things just pass by.

tags: breast cancer , diagnostic mammogram , eastern idaho regional medical center , eirmc , mammogram

Not-so-perfect timing

October 2, 2019

There’s never a good time for a breast cancer diagnosis. But this experience had an unexpected silver lining.

tags: breast cancer , eastern idaho regional medical center , eirmc , mammogram , mastectomy

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Skin, Sun, and Cancer

July 24, 2018

Applying sunscreen when you go to the beach or the pool may seem like second nature, but according to the American Cancer Society, new cases ...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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The Latest on Skin Cancer

July 17, 2018

The rates of dangerous skin cancers like melanoma have more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the National Cancer Institute. We spoke...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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Sugar: How Bad Is It for You Really?

August 15, 2017

Research has shown that too much of the sweet stuff can lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, cognitive decline and even...

tags: cancer , carbohydrates , dextrose , diabetes , glucose , heart disease , high fructose corn syrup , maltose , malt syrup , obesity , rice syrup , sucrose , sugar

When do I get a mammogram?

November 10, 2016

There has been lots of conversation about when and how often women should have an annual mammogram.

tags: 3d mammogram , 3d mammography , breast cancer , mammogram , mammography , pain in breast , women's cancer

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What’s a Breast Care Nurse Navigator?

November 4, 2016 by Emily Allred

There’s no doubt that the diagnosis of cancer is usually overwhelming. During this fragile time, patients often feel very vulnerable and alone...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer awareness , cancer prevention , cancer treatment , mammogram , mammography

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How to Prepare for a Mammogram

October 18, 2016

Mammograms have been known to contribute to the early diagnosis of breast cancer and help decrease breast cancer deaths. Learn how you can prepare...

tags: 3d mammogram , breast cancer , breast cancer awareness , cancer prevention , mammogram , mammography

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What is 3D Mammography?

October 14, 2016

The 3D Mammography exam allows doctors to examine your breast tissue layer by layer and therefore, detect more breast cancers.