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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2007
Page
6
An Associated Press estimate indicates that at least 20,000 of the nation's 560,000 annual cancer deaths occur among the uninsured. The finding highlights the link between lack of health coverage and cancer mortality.
Uninsured cancer patients face nearly double the five year mortality rate compared with privately insured patients. The national study shows uninsured individuals are less likely to receive recommended cancer screenings, and diagnosed cancers are more likely to be advanced. Results appear in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
A study of about 1200 women finds only one third were told about cosmetic reconstruction options before cancer surgery. When discussed, women were four times more likely to choose mastectomy, possibly drawn to implants not available after lumpectomy. The findings appear online in Cancer and will appear in the February 1 issue.
Studies from the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium highlight limited cosmetic options for millions of women after lumpectomies. The message notes breast cancer as the leading new cancer cases in U S women this year and calls attention to cosmetic consequences of cancer surgery.
Dr Charles Lively outlines options for menorrhagia including reassurance, NSAIDs, oral contraceptives, depot medroxyprogesterone, progesterone releasing IUD, dilation and curettage, endometrial ablation, and hysterectomy. He notes risks, suitability, and that most women have no serious underlying conditions. Call (432) 580-9168 for an appointment.
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