So, you’ve gone for a mammogram, as you are aware that having regular screening mammograms is the most effective way to detect breast cancer at an early stage, when it is most likely to be curable. Now, however, you have been called advising you that the radiologist is recommending further assessment. Should you panic?
When your child wakes up with a painful red eye or suddenly has trouble seeing the writing at the front of the classroom, it’s natural to worry. Fortunately for Alberta’s parents, help is more accessible than you might think.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, second only to some types of skin cancer (non-melanoma). Approximately one in seven women in Alberta will be diagnosed with it during their lifetime, and nearly one in 35 will die from it. With these statistics, it makes sense to consider doing whatever we can to reduce the odds for ourselves.
As a pediatric dentist, my mission is not just about treating toothaches or teaching kids how to brush properly. It's about safeguarding those precious smiles, ensuring they stay bright and healthy for a lifetime. One vital tool in this mission is the humble mouthguard.
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