Journey of breast cancer cell
Annual October column explains breast cancer progression using a fictional patient Sue. It traces inception to detection stages, the role of mammography, and the impact of self examination and physician exams, urging regular screening to reduce deaths. Access to free screening is noted for financially needy women in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ruedy
Campbell Watts
Cedar Rapids
Sue
Steve
Hell
Family finds hope in Harper's cleft journey and recovery
In an educational journey, Stacie and Andy describe Harper's cleft as non syndromic and isolated. They reveal multiple ultrasounds failed to detect it due to fetal position, and note hopeful progress with surgeries by Dr John Cana dy at University Hospitals. They stress information gathering and supportive care for families facing cleft between surgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacie
Harper
Mercy Medical Center
University of Iowa
University Hospitals
John W. Canady
Canady
Dr. Canady
Andy
St. Stephens Lutheran Church
McLeod USA
Widesmiles.org
Cleft lip and palate care emphasized by hospital team
University Hospitals otolaryngology cleft team led by Canady and nurse coordinator Deb Strike highlights early surgery timelines, family education, and the critical role of support in a child’s long term speech, growth, and adjustment to life with a cleft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canady
University Hospitals
Deb Strike
Strike
Cleft Clinic
Prenatal Vitamins and Cleft Lip Palate Facts
A medical view notes prenatal vitamins are important as clefts mostly form in early pregnancy. It cites cleft lip occurring more in boys and cleft palate more in girls, and mentions imaging advances like ultrasound used by radiologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canady
Health Notes Women Race to Benefit Breast Cancer Event
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids hosts the Especially for You 10th annual Breast Cancer race at 8 a.m. Sunday with over 9 000 expected participants. Open House at St Luke's Center for Health and Well-Being This Friday 3 7 p m tours seminars diabetes weight management yoga and tai chi sampler class stress reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
You
Women’s Health Network
Mercy Women’s Center
Mercy Medical Center
St. Luke's Center For Health and
St. Luke’s Center For Health and
First Ave. NE
Shari
First Baptist Church
Northland Ave
St. Luke's Center For Health and Well-Being
First Ave
St. Luke’s
St. Luke’s Center For Health and Well-Being
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