SYNOPSIS:
bOObs: The War on Women’s Breasts investigates the controversy swirling around the breast cancer screening test mammography. Over a 30-year period, mammogram’s use led to over-diagnosing 1.3 million U.S. women, resulting in needless treatments for breast cancers that otherwise may not have spread.
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Medical
Studies
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis has no known origin and no known cure. Here you will find a compilation of recent case studies for your reading.
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February 5, 2020
Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis-A Mystery Yet to be Unraveled: A Case Series and Review of Literature
Mathew Thomas V, Alexander S, Bindal P, et al. (February 05, 2020) Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis-A Mystery Yet to be Unraveled: A Case Series and Review of Literature. Cureus 12(2): e6895. doi:10.7759/cureus.6895.
We present a case series of two cases of IGM, which were successfully treated.
Root
Causes
There are currently various theories of the causes of IGM; here you will find a compilation of these theories.
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What causes Idiopathic Granuloma Mastitis?
Primary presentation of any of these conditions as mastitis is very rare and in many cases probably predisposed by other breast or systemic conditions. Although granulomatous mastitis is easily confused with cancer it is a completely benign (non-cancerous) condition. Treatment is radically different for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis and other granulomatous lesions of the breast, so the precise diagnosis is therefore very important.
Potential Medications
There is currently no cure for IGM, only a variety of treatment options as suggested through research.
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What is Prednisone?
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders. Prednisone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions.
Methotrexate and GM
Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer or to control severe psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis that has not responded to other treatments. It may also be used to control juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Methotrexate belongs to a class of drugs known as antimetabolites. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and suppressing the immune system.
Doxycycline for treating GM
Doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines. At this low dosage, this medication does not treat bacterial infections, but it may help to prevent breakdown of gum tissue. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Kenalog Injection
Depending on your product, this medication may be given by injecting into different locations such as a muscle (intramuscularly), a skin lesion (intradermally), or a joint (intra-articularly). Injections are usually given by a trained healthcare professional. If you are giving yourself intramuscular injection, you will be taught by your healthcare professional on how to properly use this medication. If any of the information is unclear, consult your healthcare professional.
AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) Diet
Many people who have followed the AIP diet report improvements in the way they feel, as well as reductions in common symptoms of autoimmune disorders, such as fatigue and gut or joint pain. Yet, while research on this diet is promising, it’s also limited.
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