10 Celebrities Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast Cancer is a serious and oftentimes deadly disease that effects almost 200,000 women each year in the United States, according to Network of Strength, a non-profit organization supporting those suffering from Breast Cancer. However, as a result of increased awareness, genetic testing and regular mammograms, many more women today are winning the fight against Breast Cancer.In an effort to spotlight Breast Cancer awareness, many celebrities have come forward to tell their stories about fighting and surviving Breast Cancer. In Hollywood, image is everything. It takes courage and conviction for these celebrities to come forward, especially because of the sensitive issues in our culture surrounding women's health and image. It is from these women and their stories that we can all find hope and courage.
Recently, in Health online magazine, 10 celebrities who've survived Breast Cancer such as Sheryl Crow, Christina Applegate, Jaclyn Smith and Melissa Ethridge have come forward to publicly acknowledge their cancer and demonstrate that, indeed, there IS life after Breast Cancer.
To view the interactive article on Health.com, please click here.
We at Breast Implants USA realize that this is an ongoing fight and we support all those living with Breast Cancer.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Breast Cancer Awareness Breast Implants USA
The featured Cosmetic Surgeons of Breast Implants USA are first and foremost physicians whose top priority is the health and well-being of their patients. Partnering with them, we at Breast Implants USA seek to raise awareness of the importance of early detection of Breast Cancer through regular self examination, mammograms and gynecological visits.
We also understand that there are unique considerations involved in these kinds of examinations for those women who've undergone Breast Augmentation surgery. Breast implants can make detection of tumors more difficult, especially with the traditional mammogram, as a great deal of the breast tissue can be hidden by the prosthetics.
In addition to the traditional mammogram, we also recommend that you undergo an MRI and/or ultra-sound in order to give the radiologist the best possible information with which to examine the breast for any irregularities such as lumps or tumors. Actress Christina Applegate because she insisted on regular MRI's. was diagnosed in the early stages with breast cancerEven as Breast Cancer awareness has moved to the fore of women's health issues in the last decade, it is still incumbent upon every woman to be responsible for her own health. Here are a few recommendations that may help you in your efforts to remain healthy and cancer-free:
- When going for your regular mammogram, be sure to find an imaging facility that has experience working with women who have breast implants. You'd be surprised at what a difference it makes to be in the hands of technicians and radiologists who understand the unique needs of women with implants.
- Be sure to request implant displacement views, which will offer better and clearer images of your breast tissue, without your breast implants in the way. You'd think this would be standard, but again, you'd be surprised.
Breast Cancer awareness at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Remember - your health is in your hands.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Christina Applegate Named CNN LKL 'Hero'
(CNN) Christina Applegate, star of 'Samantha Who?', was interviewed on Larry King Live regarding her diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. Larry King named Applegate a CNN LKL 'Hero', based on her courage in dealing with her diagnosis and her public advocacy for early detection through routine mammograms and self-examination.In the interview, Christina Applegate discusses her choice to undergo a double mastectomy, followed by breast augmentation breast implant surgery.
"These things happen and they become opportunities," Ms. Applegate commented. "In that moment [hearing the diagnosis] there's a great rush to make your life better."
In August of 2008, after Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer, she and her Doctors decided the best course of therapy was to undergo a double mastectomy. Applegate commented that this was the most "logical choice" for her, in light of her family history -- her mother has had breast cancer and cervical cancer -- and she tested positive for the BRCA1 gene. Benefiting from early detection through a doctor-ordered MRI, the cancer was caught before it became life threatening.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Christina Applegate has double mastectomy to rid herself of breast cancer
Actress Christina Applegate recently announced in an interview with ABC News' "Good Morning America" that she had a double mastectomy three weeks ago.
"I'm going to have cute boobs 'til I'm 90, so there's that," she joked in the interview, which aired Tuesday. "I'll have the best boobs in the nursing home. I'll be the envy of all the ladies around the bridge table."
You can find full coverage of this interview on CNN
While she is making a joke, it is important to note that Breast Reconstruction with Breast Implants is best performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon because of the surgeon's training and credentials. Breast Implants USA only features Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, Breast Augmentation specialists who have extensive experience with Aesthetic Breast Surgery.
Breast Implants USA applauds Christina for bravely discussing her diagnosis and treatment publicly, and we remind all women to undergo cancer screenings to detect potential breast cancer as early as possible.
For more information about breast cancer treatment and diagnosis, visit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website.
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