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Category: Breast Cancer

Video Blogs – Providing Information On A Variety Of Subjects

Feb082021mjeffersonAlzheimer's, dementia, videos

Videos can be a great way to get information quickly and easily. In most cases, our videos will not be in-depth subject reviews, but rather give you an idea of what we do and how we support our clients. We also post videos from partners, who specialize in services our clients might be interested in. Our Assisting Hands videos are…

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Breast Cancer: Signs, Symptoms and Treatments

Oct012020mjeffersonbreast cancer iin elderly, recovery, surgery

Awareness and early prevention are so important in the treatment of breast cancer. Here is a breakdown of the various signs, symptoms and treatments for breast cancer in older women from the National Cancer Institute. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the breast. The breast is made up of lobes and…

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Are Mammograms Worthwhile for Older Women?

Oct012020mjeffersonelderly women, mammograms, senior women

For years, women 75 and older have received conflicting advice. This article from the New York Times and written by Jane E. Brody takes a closer look. The shutdowns and fears provoked by the Covid-19 pandemic threw a monkey wrench into many aspects of routine medical care, especially for older people justifiably wary about being exposed to the virus in…

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Breast Care Awareness Month 2020: Assisted Hands offers Breast Cancer Surgery After Care

Sep282020slorberbaumbreast cancer, breast cancer after surgery care Assisting Hands, breast cancer surgery care

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you are not doing self-exams, now is the time to start! Research shows that one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer. We encourage you to also get a mammogram. Assisting Hands Home Care provides breast cancer aftercare. Call Assisting Hands Home Care in MD at (301) 363-2580, and in…

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Breast Cancer in the Elderly

Sep262019mjeffersonbreast cancer, elder care

This article, from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation discusses how BCRF researchers are treating this growing patient population. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While older adults represent the majority of breast cancer patients, there are limited guidelines on how to treat them. Researchers are hoping to change that. Breast cancer is a disease of aging. The median age of…

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For Elderly Women With Breast Cancer, Surgery May Not Be the Best Option

Oct012018mjefferson

According to the New York Times, Nursing home patients may be frail or have other diseases, leading some doctors to advise hormone therapy rather than breast cancer surgery. Annie Krause moved into a nursing home in Detroit in 2015, when she was 98 years old. She had grown frail. Arthritis, recurrent infections and hypertension had made it difficult for her…

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7 signs of Breast Cancer Beyond Lumps

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News.Health.com C See the original article by Kathleen Mulpeter for additional tips such as: 12 Things That Probably Don’t Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer You Found a Lump in Your Breast. Now What? 15 Worst Things You Can Say to Someone Battling Breast Cancer Viral Photo Is a Reminder That Lumps Aren’t the Only Breast Cancer Symptom to Look…

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assisting hands in Montgomery County, MD

Assisting Hands Home Care provides elder care services and senior in home care services for families across the country.
Maryland License # R3925
Licensed as a Residential Service Agency by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality. Serving Montgomery County, MD: Potomac, North Potomac, Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Gaithersburg, Olney, Germantown, and beyond

  • (301) 363-2580
  • 4853 Cordell Avenue, Suite PH-10A, Bethesda, MD 20814
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assisting hands in Fairfax County, VA

Assisting Hands Home Care provides elder care services and senior in home care services for families across the country.
Virginia License # HCO-1837
Licensed as a Home Care Organization by the Virginia Department of Health. Serving Northern Fairfax County, VA: Annandale, Dulles, Dunn Loring, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, McLean, Oakton, Oak Hill, Reston, Tysons Corner, Vienna and beyond

  • (703) 556-8983
  • 11890 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 105, Reston, VA 20191
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