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After Miscarrying I never got the Pregnant Glow back, by @erica_HCT

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” There is a fantasy surrounding pregnancy portraying it as a blissful state when women glow with health and the miracle of life. It is a time when most women feel pride in their bodies, more forgiving of their imperfections, and awestruck by their body’s capabilities. Yet, when a woman has experienced miscarriage and/or infertility, a pregnancy can be filled with fear and anxiety. “

Continue reading After miscarrying I never got the Pregnant Glow back, by Erica Berman, PhD, HuffPost Living, November 2012

Sadly for many DES daughters having their own children is not possible! Many of us who have experienced miscarriages, want to have kids but are struggling or unable to…

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by DES Daughter on 18/06/2013 • Permalink

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Posted by DES Daughter on 18/06/2013

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Women’s Symptoms of Cancer, Heart Disease, Liver Problems different to Men’s, Researchers found

Women's symptoms of cancer, heart disease and liver problems are significantly different to men's, experts warn

When it comes to illness, men and women really do react differently, Italian researchers have found

” Medical research conducted over the past 40 years has focused almost exclusively on male patients, say Italian researchers… Women suffering cardiac arrest suffer abdominal pain and nausea, NOT the standard warning signs of chest pain radiating down left arm… Women’s non-specific symptoms mean inadequate treatment is given… “

Read Women’s symptoms of cancer, heart disease and liver problems are significantly different to men’s, experts warn
by Nicola Rowe, UK DailyMail Online

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by DES Daughter on 16/06/2013 • Permalink

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Breast Cancer Screening may not have reduced Deaths from the Disease, new UK study suggests

Breast cancer screening: ‘You’re the doctor, what would you do?’

” A new study from Oxford University suggests that breast cancer screening may not have reduced deaths from the disease – decisions about treatment aren’t always clear-cut . “

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You’re the doctor, what would you do?’
By Theodore Dalrymple, The Telegraph, 11 Jun 2013

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by DES Daughter on 15/06/2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Breast cancer, Screening, UK

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The #NHS shares its Views on the Findings of a New Study on the Value of Breast Cancer Screening

Breast cancer screening 'may not reduce deaths'

Screening is recommended for women aged between 50 and 70

The findings of a study examining 39 years of breast cancer death rates have hit the headlines, with The Guardian reporting that, ‘Breast cancer screening not shown to reduce deaths.’ The value of breast cancer screening has been the subject of debate for many years.

While the overall reporting on the findings of the review was accurate, most of the headlines focused on the negative findings – the problem of overdiagnosis. The NHS shares its views on the findings of the independent panel that reviewed the benefits and harms of breast cancer screening in the UK.
In the article “Breast cancer screening may not reduce deaths“, the NHS responds to the following questions:

Where did the story come from?
What kind of research was this?
What did the research involve?
What were the basic results?
How did the researchers interpret the results?

Analysis by Bazian, NHS Choices

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by DES Daughter on 13/06/2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Breast cancer, NHS, Screening, UK

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DES Daughter Lisa @LisaKRugman nominated 2013 Heroes of Hope for Ray County’s Relay for Life Walk

Relay of Life Heroes of Hope Lisa Krugman and John D. Thompson – David Knopf/Richmond News Photo

Lisa Krugman, 58, has been a cancer survivor since 1979, when at 23 she was diagnosed with cervical and ovarian cancer and underwent a complete hysterectomy. Her doctors speculated her cancer was associated with her mother having taken DES (Diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic form of estrogen) while pregnant with her daughter. Five years ago, Lisa was diagnosed with jaw cancer, which could also have its roots in DES.

Relay For Life is an inspirational fundraising event that honours cancer survivors and celebrates life. Each Relay is a community-led, non-athletic event where teams fundraise and then join together in the Relay event.

Congratulations to Lisa and all cancer survivors!

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By David Knopf, June 13, 2013, Richmond DailyNews

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by DES Daughter on 13/06/2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, Lisa Krugman, Ovarian Cancer

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HPV Tests for Cervical Cancer Detection at earlier Stages in the UK #NHS

HPV test will provide an early sign of an increased risk of cervical cancer

More than 99% of cases of cervical cancer are caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV). Doctors say that because the new HPV tests find abnormalities – and increased risk of cancer - at an earlier stage, most women will be able to undergo smear tests far less often, after receiving a negative result.

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by Laura Donnelly, Health Correspondent, Dec 2012

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by DES Daughter on 12/06/2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Cervical Cancer, Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, HPV Test, Ovarian Cancer, Pap Tests

Posted by DES Daughter on 12/06/2013

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Considering Parenthood while fighting the Clock: the Risks of an Older Pregnancy

Postponing children carries elevated risks

Postponing children carries elevated risks. Before you opt for a baby past your child breaing prime, here’s what you need to know

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by DES Daughter on 11/06/2013 • Permalink

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Tagged Pregnancy

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HPV Testing and Cervical Screening: is the #HPV Test better #Cancer Screen Method than Pap Smear?

Many women know the HPV vaccine can help protect against cervical cancer. But did you know there is also an HPV test?.

Video by healthcentralobgyn, Published on 16 Dec 2011
” We’ve been doing the HPV test in our office for about 7 years,” said Dr. Jay Staub, ” and I’ve actually have negative paps for 5 to 7 to 10 years in a row and had an HPV test that was positive and actually had cervical cancer. So, I think we’re headed in that direction. We just don’t have the data yet. I think we’re going to see studies that indicate that the HPV test is probably more accurate as a primary screen. “