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How the environment may affect your breast cancer risk
5+ hour, 33+ min ago (284+ words) DALLAS " In the United States, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women. While genetics and hormones shape a person's risk for developing breast cancer, researchers have been investigating how environmental exposures " from air pollution to chemicals " may…...
Dear Annie: Surviving cancer but still struggling
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (547+ words) Dear Annie: I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. I've been through surgery and radiation treatments. According to the oncologists, I should now consider myself a "survivor." Since I have scars, I'm taking medication for the next…...
Sonora Jha explores feminism, sexuality, friendships, class structure and familial legacy in 'Intemperance"
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (345+ words) Sonora Jha in conversation with Cindy Hval When: 7 p.m. Friday; doors open at 6:30 Where: The Montvale Event Center, 1019 W. First Ave. Tickets: spokane7tickets.com; $10 general admission; $45 VIP Meet & Greet Book Bundle Reception with author at 6-6:30 p.m.; $60 pair of seats, one Book for VIP Meet…...
Movie review: Lynne Ramsay’s 'Die My Love' a primal scream of maternal rage
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (384+ words) 3 stars (out of 4) Credits: directed by Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Sissy Spacek, Sarah Lind, LaKeith Stanfield and Nick Nolte. Rating/runtime: R for sexual content, graphic nudity, language, and some violent content; 118 minutes. How to watch: In…...
Book review: Sonora Jha's 'Intemperance' challenges cultural perceptions of age, gender and sex
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (774+ words) When: 7 p.m. Nov. 14; doors open at 6:30 Where: Montvale Event Center, second floor, 1019 W. First Ave. Tickets: $10 general admission; $45 VIP Meet & Greet Book Bundle Reception with author at 6-6:30 p.m.; $60 pair of seats, one Book for VIP Meet & Greet, reception with author; students are free....
Idaho is telling health insurers to prepare for new enhanced breast cancer screening law
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (926+ words) Months before a new Idaho law will require health insurance companies to expand breast cancer screening coverage, the Idaho Department of Insurance is guiding insurers on how to prepare. Months before a new Idaho law will require health insurance companies…...