Tag archive for ‘fibroid’
It’s About Time…And ‘Ectomies’!
I was so excited to open the New York Times, Science Section, and find (one of) my favorite authors, Dana Jennings had written another article. In the piece, Dana discussed a book that is now on the book-tour-circuit and whose authors I heard (recently) interviewed on various radio programs. The subject matter is near-and-dear (especially) to [...]
U.K. Gynecologist Discusses Focused Ultrasound
We recently posted a video of Dr. Sue Zaher, a gynecologist in the U.K., discussing uterine fibroid treatment options. She talks about the lack of information offered to patients on the full range of treatment options. An advocate for focused ultrasound, Dr. Zaher explains how this treatment is truly non-invasive.
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Over the Rainbow
I’m really tired about talking about my fibroid and the side effects its growth has caused me. If I never see another iron pill or MRI machine again, I would be as happy as a munchkin after the Wicked Witch has melted. After my recent second Focused Ultrasound (FUS) treatment, I’m hoping I killed the [...]
Fibroid Relief Announces New Insurance Reimbursement Toolkit for Patients
Fibroid Relief is excited to debut a new Reimbursement Resources Toolkit. The toolkit was developed to help uterine fibroid patients understand and navigate through the health insurance process to secure coverage for focused ultrasound, a non-invasive treatment approved by the FDA in 2004.
The toolkit features sample letter templates and helpful tips, such as how to [...]
What Does It Mean to Have Freedom from Fibroids?
What would it mean to you to be free from fibroids? Or, maybe you once suffered from fibroids, but now have RELIEF. Would you — or do you — travel more, spend more time with your family and friends, or enjoy new hobbies?
As Fibroid Relief gets ready to celebrate its second anniversary, we would like [...]
Researchers Recruiting Women for Clinical Trials on Radiofrequency Ablation Device
Tina and Jade had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Bruce Lee, co-founder of Halt Medical, at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG) Annual Meeting in San Francisco in May. Dr. Lee is the inventor of the Halt Fibroid System, which proposes to use radiofrequency ablation to treat fibroids. Since we receive many patient [...]
Jaslok Hospital Is First Site in India to Offer MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Treatments for Uterine Fibroids
On the eve of its 37th anniversary, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced in early July that it was launching the era of non-invasive surgery in India by opening the country’s first MR-guided focused ultrasound facility. Patients from India and neighboring Southeast Asian Countries will now have access to this non-invasive treatment option.
Dr. [...]
To Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
My first month at Fibroid Relief has been both exciting and humbling. Since I started, I’ve been excited to use my communications and social media skills to help women learn about all the treatment options for uterine fibroids. It also thrills me to be on the grassroots level of promoting a new medical technology — [...]
New Research Sheds Light on UFE vs. Hysterectomy
A new study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology points to the positive benefits of uterine fibroid embolization - a minimally invasive treatment option highlighted frequently on the Fibroid Relief website and in Facebook discussions among patients.
The study, comprised of 150 women in their 40’s who had had a hysterectomy and the other [...]
Fibroid education seminars popping up everywhere!
This week, I attended a Fibroid Education event that a local hospital hosted. I was so excited to hear about them taking an initiative in educating women about Uterine Fibroids! Dr. Anthony Spinelli and Dr. Pradeep Rajagopalan gave an excellent presentation about all of the treatment options for uterine fibroids, covering both the advantages and [...]
