Fibroid Relief News

Fibroid Relief Launches New Web Site

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

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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Study Shows Good Longterm Outcomes for Focused Ultrasound

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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Woman Treated with MRg-FUS Is Mother of Healthy Baby

We ran a patient story about a woman named Frances on our web site in February 2009. Several years prior, Frances had been diagnosed with three uterine fibroids and was offered the options of hysterectomy or uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) … Continue reading

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Fibroid Relief Kicks Off “Fibroids & Fertility” Blog Series

Because fibroids affect so many women of childbearing years, Fibroid Relief is doing a blog series entitled “Fibroids & Fertility” for the month of June. We are pleased to kick it off with a guest blog by Megan Lubin, who … Continue reading

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Fibroid Relief Panelist Discusses Natural Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids

Fibroid Relief frequently receives inquiries from women wanting to learn more about natural treatment options for uterine fibroids. We are fortunate to be able to share this video clip that offers a wonderful overview of the different natural approaches available. … Continue reading

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Insurance Reimbursement Toolkit for Patients

Fibroid Relief is excited to provide uterine fibroid patients with an Insurance Reimbursement Toolkit.   The toolkit was developed to help uterine fibroid patients understand and navigate through the health insurance process to secure coverage for focused ultrasound, a non-invasive treatment … Continue reading

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“Better patients make better doctors”

I am currently reading the latest edition of O Magazine. I came across a list of Dr. Oz’s “10 things I know for sure”. One of them says the following: “Better patients make better doctors” – People are often hesitant … Continue reading

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It’s An “Out”Rage…That Has Me “In” Rage!!

It happens that this was a very very busy week. I had more emails and phone conversations from women seeking fibroid information and treatment solutions,  than I have ever ever received to date!! And as we discussed  their individual issues … Continue reading

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Fibroid Relief patient advocate appears on hit TV show, “The Doctors”

Erin S., a blogger and patient advocate for the Foundation’s Patient Support Organization, Fibroid Relief, appeared as a guest on the hit daytime TV talk show, “The Doctors.” Erin appeared on the April 9 segment about uterine fibroids. She shared her story … Continue reading

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