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Comment on Are You An Emotional Eater? by Eat Healthy For Life, Not For Weight Loss

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Comment on Breast Cancer: My Interview With Dr. Laura Esserman by Catherine Morgan

Catherine Morgan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:43:29 +0000

I totally agree Brenda. The most troubling part of all of this is that it seems to open the door for insurance companies to “opt out” of paying for mammograms before the age of 50…Ultimately, that will contribute to deaths of women who may have otherwise been saved if their breast cancer had been detected earlier…and that is a tragedy.

Thank you for commenting.

Comment on Breast Cancer: My Interview With Dr. Laura Esserman by Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:26:32 +0000

Hmmm, I really think that mammograms should start at 40. I was taught that most cases of breast cancer are actually random, not due to any genetic predisposition (which accounts to only 5% of the cases). Having gone through breast cancer in my 40’s, and having it be worse because I was NOT doing my mammograms, I would not want to see this guideline change. I kind of don’t think it can be something that is left up to each individual woman because insurance companies will only cover what is necessary, not what a woman feels like she needs. So I would prefer to see the guidelines for mammograms at 40, and then women can opt out (as I regrettably did) if they choose to. But setting them older give us no options because insurance companies will not pay for it.

Comment on Breast Cancer: My Interview With Dr. Laura Esserman by Catherine Morgan

Catherine Morgan — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:12:56 +0000

Thanks Cascia. I think 50 is a good age for some, especially if they are being educated about other ways to assess their risks. I just don’t think it should be an across the board recommendation, I think each woman needs to understand their risks and make decisions about mammograms and biopsies with their health care provider.

Thanks again. You have a great day too.

Comment on Breast Cancer: My Interview With Dr. Laura Esserman by Cascia @ Healthy Moms

Cascia @ Healthy Moms — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:07:15 +0000

That was a wonderful interview. I agree with you. I don’t think enough women really understand why law makers want to change the guidelines. I think that 50 is a good age to start having mammograms.

Have a fantastic Monday!

Comment on Chronic Pain: Banning Narcotics Is Wrong. by Catherine Morgan

Catherine Morgan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:10:11 +0000

Thanks Marcia. I’m sorry to hear you are having so much pain, but I’m happy you are at least having some relief with your medication. I wish you the best.

Comment on Chronic Pain: Banning Narcotics Is Wrong. by Marcia

Marcia — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:05:56 +0000

Dear Catherine

Thank you for your article. I have Coronary Heart Disease (stents and lots of medicines for my heart and Hypertension and COPD. Also, I have severe spinal stenosis, neuropathy, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, etc. If I didn’t have hydrocodine, I would go crazy. I’m elderly and live alone. I have hard time walking and now have to, according to my cardiologist, have more stents. I had pain management, injections, but I’m not a good candidate for back surgery right now. I do appreciate your article.

Comment on Benefits of Being a Part-Time Vegetarian by Catherine Morgan

Catherine Morgan — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:40:00 +0000

Thanks for commenting Eneida – Let me know how you make out.

Comment on Benefits of Being a Part-Time Vegetarian by Eneida

Eneida — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:16:56 +0000

I love this concept! I have struggled with the thought of wanting to become a vegeterian for a long time, but find it difficult to stick with that resolution. By deciding to be vegeterian 4 or 5 days per week can be a great way to start out on this new lifestyle path. Thanks for the insight!