Breast
Cancer - The incidence of breast
cancer has risen the past 30 years from
1 in 30 women to 1 in 8 women. The news
of breast cancer raises many emotions
and concerns for women and their families.
Although breast cancer occurs more often,
it is important to remember that 80%
of breast biopsies turn out to be non-cancerous.
And there are numerous options when selecting
treatment.
Heart
Health – Because heart disease
is the number one cause of death among women
aged 55 and older, it is critically important
to control cholesterol, manage weight and
understand the risks and benefits of using
HRT (hormone replacement therapy).
Osteoporosis
– This condition afflicts 75 million
persons in the United States, Europe and Japan,
and results in more than 1.3 million fractures
annually in the United States. Because osteoporosis
is usually asymptomatic until a fracture occurs,
family physicians must identify the appropriate
timing and methods for screening those at
risk. Osteoporosis is a complex condition
involving lifestyle, nutritional and environmental
factors.
