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The Path Forward is a Radical One
By: Kira S. Jones Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Health Deep Dive Articles“A leopard can’t change its spots” perfectly captures how I think about the breast cancer industry and the true nature of “pink ribbon culture.”
Silicone Gel Breast Implants
By: NWHN Staff Breast Health, Breast Implants, Silicone Implants Fact Sheets, Health InfoSilicone gel breast implants have been available in the United States for decades – going back to a time when medical devices didn’t require approval by the FDA.
Mammography
By: NWHN Staff Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Cancer Screening, Clinical Trials, Mammogram Fact Sheets, Health InfoMammography uses X-rays to take images of the breasts and identify cancer when it’s too small to be felt so it can be treated early and aggressively.
Menopause Hormone Therapy and Breast Cancer
By: NWHN Staff Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Estrogen, Hormone Therapy, Menopause Fact Sheets, Health InfoSince the early 2000s, the use of menopausal hormone therapy has continued to decline after the initial findings of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) showed an increased risk of breast cancer and serious cardiac events with the use of estrogen plus progestin.
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The Path Forward is a Radical One
By: Kira S. Jones ,Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Health Deep Dive Articles“A leopard can’t change its spots” perfectly captures how I think about the breast cancer industry and the true nature of “pink ribbon culture.”
Is My Chronic Pain Related to My Silicone Breast Implants?
By: Evita Almassi ,Breast Health, Breast Implants, Since You Asked Women’s Health FAQsShort answer, it’s definitely possible.
Why Is the FDA Calling for the Removal of Certain Breast Implant Models From the Market?
By: NWHN Staff ,Breast Health, Breast Implants, FDA Advocacy Deep Dive ArticlesThe National Women’s Health Network (The NWHN) believes that more needs to be done to protect people against unnecessary harm caused by silicone gel-filled breast implants. Implants have been on the market for more than 30 years, and during that...
FDA General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel Meeting on Breast Implant Safety
By: Tessa Ruff ,Breast Health, Breast Implants, FDA Advocacy Deep Dive ArticlesEarlier in March, the FDA sent warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers, Mentor and Sientra, citing their failure to conduct safety studies after approval. In Australia and France, authorities have been pulling textured implants off the market due to...
My “Baby Friendly” Hospital Harmed My Baby: How Hospitals Can Do Better
By: Sarah Christopherson ,Birth, Breast Health, Breastfeeding, Hospitals Deep Dive ArticlesGood information isn't always enough to overcome bad systems.
What is “Breast Implant Illness,” and What Are the Risks of Breast Implants?
By: NWHN Staff ,Breast Health, Breast Implants, Silicone Implants Women’s Health FAQs"I have breast implants and over the last 2 and a half years have developed over 30 illness symptoms. I came across a group with thousands of women suffering in silence like me! I need more information on breast implant...
We’re Still Here: Why the HHS Censoring Women’s Health Matters
By: Negar Esfandiari ,Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), LGBTQ, Office of Women's Health (OWH), Trans Health Care Deep Dive ArticlesIf you have a sore throat, you might check WebMD for symptoms of strep throat or a cold. Upon finding a new mole, maybe you’ll take to Google to determine whether or not you should show it to your doctor....
How Often Should I Be Giving Myself a Breast Exam as a Transgender Woman?
By: NWHN Staff ,Breast Cancer, Breast Health, LGBTQ, Since You Asked, Trans Health Care Women’s Health FAQsThere are a few different types of breast exams, including a self-performed one and screening tests performed by healthcare professionals. Doctors suggest that you should perform a breast exam on yourself at least once a month to ensure there are...
NWHN Statement on Contemporary Hormonal Contraception and the Risk of Breast Cancer
By: Cindy Pearson ,Birth Control, Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Hormonal Birth Control Press ReleasesThe Danish Sex Hormone Registry study on the risk of breast cancer with current hormonal contraception provides valuable information to help people making decisions about contraception. The study found that current hormonal contraceptives are associated with a small increased risk...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
By: Evita Almassi ,Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast Health Policy UpdatesFar too many women, 1 in 8 to be precise, are diagnosed with breast cancer.