Author Archives: Tracey

About Tracey

Tracey coordinates activities related to patient outreach, public events and treatment center partnerships. She also manages social media and other communications activities for Fibroid Relief.

Research on Focused Ultrasound and Fertility Receives International Award

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Tracey

We are always pleased when research on non-invasive MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is published. It helps to make this new treatment more respected among physicians — and thus, potentially more available to you. What is even more exciting is when … Continue reading →

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Fibroid Relief Launches New Web Site

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tracey

At Fibroid Relief, we are excited to share our new web site with you. We anticipate that the revamped presentation will help us reach even more women with valuable information about fibroids and the available treatment options. The new site features … Continue reading →

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Educational Video Series Offered on Web Site

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tracey

As part of our new web site, we are delighted to be able to present an Educational Video Series on uterine fibroids and their available treatment options. We believe these videos will help illuminate the details about fibroids and the different treatment approaches in an accessible … Continue reading →

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Have Scientists Found a Genetic Cause of Fibroids?

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Tracey

For those of us who have wondered just what causes fibroids – and that may be all of us – scientists may have found the answer. It could lie in your genes. Researchers at the University of Helsinki in Finland studied … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fibroids with Food

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Tracey

We receive so many questions about the effect of diet on fibroids that we thought it would be valuable to revisit the subject. So, below are a few new tips that possibly will help you fight fibroids with what you … Continue reading →

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Study Shows Good Longterm Outcomes for Focused Ultrasound

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Tracey

We have good news for those of you who may be interested in having MR-guided focused ultrasound treatment (MRgFUS) for uterine fibroids, but are unsure of the results you would get longterm. A study just published in the journal Academic Radiology … Continue reading →

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