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The Basics of Breast Cancer Your guide to understanding the disease, from symptoms to survival rates by Ruth Ann nevils, M.D. Dr. Nevils is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, and is the 2011 Cancer Committee chairperson at Phelps County Regional Medical Center and a physician member of the PCRMC Bond Clinic. She graduated from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, and completed her oncology fellowship at the University of Missouri, Columbia. During her 20 years of experience, she also has worked in Tennessee, North Carolina, Maine and Alaska. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nevils, call 573-364-8823. B Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis for women in the United States, and the second most common cause of cancer death for women behind lung cancer. Learn the facts about the disease, from risk factors and symptoms to diagnosis and treatment. 52 Vim & Vigor • SUM M ER 2 011

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center
Contents
Opening Throughts
Special: A New Day in the Fight Against Cancer
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Auxiliary
Girl Talk
Say What?
Action Plan
Like This? Try That!
On the Cover
A Day in the Life of Your Heart
Unexpected Heroes
Get in Gear
A Real Lifesaver
Rest Assured
Improvements with You in Mind
The Basics of Breast Cancer
Physician Q&A
Spotlight On

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2011 - Phelps County Regional Medical Center