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Learning to Take Care of Ourselves by Cathy J. OrseLearning to Take Care of Ourselves   
by Cathy J. Orse
Many of us find care-giving (caring for others) a natural instinct and self-care a bit of a challenge. We need to learn to care for ourselves. We are taught in our early years to “Take care of your sisters; Watch your brother; Stay with gram while she is alone; and Help your mother.” ...continue
Make Lifestyle Changes to Ward Off Breast Cancer by Marta Quijano, M.D. Make Lifestyle Changes to Ward Off Breast Cancer   
by Marta Quijano, M.D.
You are at risk for breast cancer by virtue of the fact that you are a woman. Gender plays a big role in your likelihood of contracting many diseases. ...continue

Finding Help For Urinary Incontinence   
by Alison Ouellette,  DPT,  PT
Do you leak urine with a cough, sneeze or laugh? Or maybe you have to rush to the bathroom every time you are washing the dishes. Do you know where every bathroom is in town? You are not alone! ...continue
Make Lifestyle Changes to Ward Off Breast Cancer by Marta Quijano, M.D.Breathe Easy   
by Deborah Violette
Last year I wrote about my experience as a lung cancer patient and survivor of this wretched disease for 8 years. Although May 2007 marked my 8th anniversary, the thought of my lung cancer returning is never far from my mind when I visit my physician. ...continue
Learning to Take Care of Ourselves by Cathy J. OrseShirley   
by Cathy Orser
Unforgettable people usually fall within the family circle. Occasionally, a friend is included in that group. When you are truly blessed, that unforgettable person falls under both categories.an. ...continue
Make Lifestyle Changes to Ward Off Breast Cancer by Marta Quijano, M.D.Becoming a Success Story   
by Sarah Brown
The media floods us with images and stories of people who have lost 100 pounds, or even more. For many people this goal seems completely out of reach. ...continue
Bridging the Gap between Medical and EstheticsBridging the Gap between Medical and Esthetics
by Shirley Millett and Dr. Maria Atkins
 Most of us want to stay looking healthy and youthful for as long as possible. Today there are hundreds of products and procedures that claim to keep us “looking young forever”.  ...continue

 

Update...

Ria and EllenLast year, MWJ's then-Editor Ria Biley wrote extensively about MammoSite, a new high dose radiation treatment for breast cancer she received at Maine Medical Center (MWJ, Fall/Holiday, 2006). Just before Christmas, Ria heard from Ellen Albrecht from Rangeley, and the two began a correspondence that ultimately led to Ellen's receiving the same treatment in January 2007. Both are currently cancer-free and finally met in person at MMC this past June.

 

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