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CBS Evening News Features Story on Focused Ultrasound for Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids and focused ultrasound have finally received the attention that they deserve!  Last night, the CBS Evening News aired a story on focused ultrasound that we hope will raise awareness of the burden of uterine fibroids on women and … Continue reading

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Today Show Segment Discusses Fibroid Treatment Options

At Fibroid Relief, we are always happy when someone shares good information about women’s health. Yesterday morning on NBC’s Today Show, an informative clip about new findings in women’s gynecological health aired. The guest being interviewed was Dr. Roshini Raj, … Continue reading

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The Power of One

My blog today starts with a personal story.  My grandmother, lovingly known to me as “Oma,” has dementia.  She moved to live with my aunt and her family on a small island off the coast of Venezuela called Margarita over … Continue reading

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Got Milk? Possible Impact of Dairy on Fibroids

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A tall glass of ice cold milk.  A warm chunk of brie cheese on a cracker. Dairy, I’m your biggest fan. And I’m not alone. However, if you suffer from uterine fibroids, you may want to consider the impact dairy may … Continue reading

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Abuse and Fibroids – A Direct Link?

In addition to my work with Fibroid Relief, I serve as the chair of the local domestic violence shelter and awareness organization in my community.  I was particularly motivated by an article published this week by researchers from Boston University … 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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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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