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Participate in a Focused Ultrasound Clinical Trial

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Researchers are recruiting women for clinical trials on MR-guided focused ultrasound in seven locations throughout the U.S.  Those who qualify can receive focused ultrasound treatment for uterine fibroids free of charge. There may be some out-of-pocket costs associated with an … Continue reading

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Who Is a Good Focused Ultrasound Candidate?

When Tina and I were at the MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Second International Symposium a few weeks ago, we had the privilege of hearing about the latest research in FUS treatment for uterine fibroids – as well as other conditions like … Continue reading

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New Advancements in Treatment of Uterine Fibroids with Focused Ultrasound

As focused ultrasound, a relatively young medical technology becomes increasingly more sophisticated, researchers and clinicians from around the world will continue to advance uses of the application for treatment of uterine fibroids. In October, the Fibroid Relief Team had the fortunate … Continue reading

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Relief! Heard ‘Round The World

Each month, I become increasingly excited to see the growing number of women who have joined in on Fibroid Relief conversations from all over the world.  We have a large population of uterine fibroid sufferers from the United States, the … Continue reading

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It’s About Time…And ‘Ectomies’!

I was so excited to open the New York Times, Science Section, and find (one of) my favorite authors, Dana Jennings had written another article. In the piece, Dana discussed a book that is now on the book-tour-circuit and whose authors … Continue reading

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U.K. Gynecologist Discusses Focused Ultrasound

We recently posted a video of Dr. Sue Zaher, a gynecologist in the U.K., discussing uterine fibroid treatment options. She talks about the lack of information offered to patients on the full range of treatment options. An advocate for focused … Continue reading

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Over the Rainbow

I’m really tired about talking about my fibroid and the side effects its growth has caused me.  If I never see another iron pill or MRI machine again, I would be as happy as a munchkin after the Wicked Witch … 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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What Does It Mean to Have Freedom from Fibroids?

What would it mean to you to be free from fibroids? Or, maybe you once suffered from fibroids, but now have RELIEF.  Would you — or do you — travel more, spend more time with your family and friends, or … Continue reading

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Jaslok Hospital Is First Site in India to Offer MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Treatments for Uterine Fibroids

On the eve of its 37th anniversary,  Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced in early July  that it was launching the era of non-invasive surgery in India by opening the country’s first MR-guided focused ultrasound facility.  Patients from … Continue reading

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