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How to Provide Support for a Friend With Breast Cancer

A friend’s breast cancer diagnosis leaves many women at a loss for how to help. Saying or doing the wrong thing could leave your friend upset or feeling worse, while doing nothing at all leaves her alone in a terrifying situation. Caring, loving support can make a big difference to a friend who is facing breast cancer. If you aren’t sure what to say or do, tell her honestly and ask for guidance so you don’t leave her feeling alone.

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Pregnancy Doppler Test

A Doppler ultrasound is a very specific type of fetal ultrasound test. Fetal ultrasound is a diagnostic test that may be used to confirm your pregnancy; give your doctor an idea of your baby’s gestational age; assess the baby’s rate of growth; and identify possible congenital abnormalities or other problems. The Doppler ultrasound can also provide valuable information about your developing child’s blood flow.

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Stress Tests for Women

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women, according to the American Heart Association. While cancer is an important threat to women’s health, twice as many women in the United States die of cardiovascular diseases than they do of cancer. Stress tests can provide valuable information regarding the health of your heart.