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Treat Yourself!
Treat Yourself Well event, a special occasion for Steward Employees. Experience the Genius 3D Mammography exam proudly offered at TEPAS Breast Center. Make time for a mammogram and Treat Yourself Well. Schedule your annual screening mammogram during our Treat Yourself...
Space Coast Women’s Day
We kicked off breast cancer awareness month 2021 with Space Coast Women's Day, an amazing event at the Melbourne Mall! Space Coast Women’s Day is an event focused on empowering, educating, and nurturing women.If you didn’t have a chance to make it, don’t worry, we...
Party on the Patio- King Center Event
We had a wonderful time partnering with 98.5 the beach and the King Center for Party on the Patio! If you missed the event don’t worry we have some great pictures below! [gallery size="large"...
I Have Breast Implants; Should I Be Worried About Breast Cancer?
Do Breast Implants Cause Breast Cancer? Though breast implants of varying materials have been used for decades, Dow Corning Corporation manufactured the first silicone breast implants for wide scale use in 1962. These were used for both breast enhancement...
Understand Lumpectomy Procedures: are Chemotherapy or Radiation Recommended?
There are many ways to treat breast cancer, some of which require surgery to remove the tumor. This is the case for most women, so it’s important to know what your options are.
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Fact or Fiction: Can My Deodorant Actually Cause Breast Cancer?
Deodorant has become a ubiquitous part of normal life, so you might be worried to hear it’s being investigated to see if it’s linked to cancer. But don’t throw away the sticks and cans yet, there’s a lot we don’t know yet, so read on to find out what we do know. The...
Genetics vs Genomics: What’s the Difference?
In a previous post, we discussed how Genetics, the genes you inherit, can increase your risk for breast cancer. But what is Genomics? Genomics is the science that understands the genetic makeup and unique features of someone’s breast cancer cells. Researchers...
Breast Cancer and Genetics: Am I at risk?
it is important to identify risk factors that can increase one’s likelihood of developing breast cancer. Given the role of genetics as a risk factor in breast cancer, there have been increased efforts in understanding the genetic makeup and unique features of breast cancer cells.
Is Your Birth Control Putting You at Risk for Breast Cancer?
Are you worried that your birth control is putting you at risk for breast cancer? Don’t worry, we have the facts to let you decide for yourself from hormonal birth control to non-hormonal contraceptive options learn what’s best for you and why.
Navigating the Timeline of Your COVID Vaccine & Mammogram
Be aware of the new recommendations for timing of mammograms and COVID-19 Vaccine so lymph node swelling doesn’t create a false cancer alarm. Swelling of lymph nodes is commonly associated with vaccines and a sign your body is mounting an immune response and creating antibodies.
