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“Ovary Removal Linked to Increased Lung Cancer”
On July 25th, the New York Times published an article called “Risks: Ovary Removal Linked to Increased Lung Cancer”. The new study, done at the University of Montreal, indicates that there is a detrimental relationship between women having their ovaries … Continue reading
Insurance Coverage – Debra’s Advice
Debra’s story can be found here, however, since so many women struggle with insurance, we wanted to be sure to highlight this great advice that Debra gave when dealing with your insurance company. DEBRA’S ADVICE As I think about what … Continue reading
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Shaun’s Story
Shaun’s Story: I recently underwent my fourth surgery for fibroid relief. I’ve had three laparoscopies and one myomectomy. I was first diagnosed with fibroids at the age of 27, though I suspect from my painful periods that I had fibroids … Continue reading
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Chicago Fibroid Relief At Last Event Summary
Thanks to everyone who came out for the first Fibroid Relief At Last event in Chicago, Illinois on June 9th, 2009. The event was a great success, drawing in over three dozen women, along with a handful of spouses and … Continue reading
Erin’s Story – Final Installment
“Luckily for me, my father ended up agreeing to pay $8,700 for the procedure. I had it done two days ago [May 26, 2009], and so far, I’m feeling great! There was some discomfort with having a foley catheter, and … Continue reading
Erin’s Story – Part II
“When the results of a colonoscopy showed nothing serious, I finally succumbed to the idea that I was going to have to see another OB and get another ultrasound to see what was going on with my fibroid. It had … Continue reading
Erin’s Story – Part I
Starting today I will be posting a series of installments of Erin’s Story, written by Erin, a patient who struggled with fibroids and has recently received treatment and now wishes to share her story. “In 2007, when I was 33, … Continue reading
Focused Ultrasound on CBN
Today Focused Ultrasound is being highlighted on the ABC Family Channel! Recently CBN interviewed Dr. Neal Kassell (Neurosurgeon at the University of Virginia and founder of the Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation), Joy Polefrone (Executive Director of Fibroid Relief), Dr. LeBlang … Continue reading
Keeping your ovaries may boost your health
Both the NY Times and WebMD have articles this week about how keeping your ovaries (when having a hysterectomy) may boost your health and enable you to live longer! The New York Times article “Women Who Keep Ovaries Live Longer” points … Continue reading
Exciting Focused Ultrasound News!
Read this Press Release to see the exciting news on the label change of Focused Ultrasound (ExAblate). The FDA has now approved physicians to treat 100% of the fibroid. “In allowing doctors to destroy the entire fibroid, we believe the … Continue reading
