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The drastic step that prevents cancer

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Two women at high risk for breast cancer discuss the option of prophylactic mastectomy, the controversial yet effective procedure of removing both breasts to prevent breast cancer. One woman decides to undergo the operation because her mother wanted to have it but could not, and subsequently died of breast cancer. The other women decides not to have the operation but favors frequent check-ups and early detection as a cure.

Personal narratives, Prevention, Breast cancer, Mastectomy, Surgical research, Surgery, Experimental

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Say it with flowers

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Simple flower arrangements often make the best bouquets. Flowers from fields, gardens, nurseries and farmers' markets tend to be more natural-looking than hothouse flowers. Basic flowers to use in arrangements include roses, tulips and dahlias.

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Breathtaking bouquets step by step

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Amateurs can create a centerpiece bouquet in six steps by following the techniques used by florists Michael and Denise Oppizzi. A smaller bouquet using lilacs, anemones, and roses takes only three steps.

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