Environmental Tobacco Smoke: A Cause Of Breast Cancer?

Friday, February 27th, 2009

Environmental Tobacco Smoke: A Cause Of Breast Cancer?
Does secondhand smoke increase the risk of breast cancer? UCSF Professor of Medicine Robert Glantz explores the link between the chemicals in tobacco smoke which is involuntarily inhaled by nonsmokers and breast cancer. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [1/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 15570]…

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Womens Health After Breast Cancer

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Womens Health After Breast Cancer
Dr. Mindy Goldman explores menopausal issues related to breast cancer. Learn about alternatives for treatment of hot flashes, some issues about sexual dysfunction and how to improve your quality of life. Presented by the Center for Gender Equity at UC San Francisco. Series: Womens Health Today [9/2004] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 9019]…

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Stefanie LaRue, Breast Cancer Survivor

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Stefanie LaRue, Breast Cancer Survivor
Meet Stefanie LaRue, who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at the age of 30 after being told by her doctors that she was too young to have breast cancer. After multiple surgeries and months of chemo, Stefanie’s doctors have classified her as having no evidence of the disease. Today, Stefanie acts as an advocate for breast cancer education and prevention, sharing her story with ot…

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Focused Ultrasound Uterine Fibroids Non-Invasive Treatment

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Focused Ultrasound Uterine Fibroids Non-Invasive Treatment
MRI guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery, or MRgFUS, treats uterine fibroids non-invasively in an out patient setting without the need for general anesthesia or hospitalization, greatly reducing recovery time and the risks of side effects….

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Baby Boomer Women Hardest Hit By Pelvic Health…

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Baby Boomer Women Hardest Hit By Pelvic Health...
Baby Boomer Women Hardest Hit by Pelvic Health Conditions, Says New Report 1 in 3 of All U.S……
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Pap Smears And Pelvic Exams

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Pap Smears And Pelvic Exams
A discussion of the differences between a Pap Smear and Pelvic Exams…
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