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Fibroids are the most common growths in the uterus1, 2 and affect 20-30% of all women3.
Fibroids account for approximately one third of hysterectomies, or about 200,000 procedures annually, in the United States4.
African American women are more likely to suffer from fibroids and tend to get them at a younger age than women of other racial groups5, 6.

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Focused Ultrasound is a non-invasive outpatient, surgical procedure that uses high intensity focused ultrasound waves to destroy tissue in combination with Magnetic Resonance Imaging which guides and monitors the treatment7.
With a short recovery time, you'll be back on your feet in 1-3 days after Focused Ultrasound treatment8.
There are over 20 active Focused Ultrasound treatment sites in the US9.

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Chicago Fibroid Relief At Last Event Summary

Thanks to everyone who came out for the first Fibroid Relief At Last event in Chicago, Illinois on June 9th, 2009.
The event was a great success, drawing in over three dozen women, along with a handful of spouses and children. Approximately two dozen of those women have looked into receiving the Focused Ultrasound treatment as [...]

Fibroid Relief At Last - London - September

Fibroid Relief and St Mary’s Hospital are pleased to announce Fibroid Relief At Last!
You’re Invited to join us for a Fibroid Relief At Last event to learn about Uterine Fibroids, treatment options, and one woman’s struggle with fibroids and her journey to health. Speakers will include uterine fibroid experts.
The Fibroid Relief At Last event will [...]

Focused Ultrasound on CBN

Today Focused Ultrasound is being highlighted on the ABC Family Channel! Recently CBN interviewed Dr. Neal Kassell (Neurosurgeon at the University of Virginia and founder of the Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation), Joy Polefrone (Executive Director of Fibroid Relief), Dr. LeBlang (a physician in Boca Raton, FL who treats fibroids with focused ultrasound) and Wendy Perkins [...]




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