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Jewish women struggling with early menopause due to cancer treatment find new help

Debra Rubin in JTA · 9 Oct

Jewish women undergoing early menopause due to cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or risk-reducing surgeries for BRCA gene mutation carriers, face severe health challenges that are often under-discussed by medical professionals.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

The women who’ll help you through the menopause

Jewish Chronicle · 19 Dec 2024

Jewish women are now at the forefront of addressing and supporting menopause, a life stage often seen with dread due to its symptoms like hot flushes and brain fog.

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If only Chris Hoy had been tested in time, as my dear husband was

Jewish Chronicle · 30 Oct 2024

The article highlights the importance of early prostate cancer detection, drawing a poignant comparison between Olympian Sir Chris Hoy and the author's husband, David, both diagnosed with the disease.

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‘Knowledge is power’: NHS offers free BRCA testing for Jews over 18

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Oct 2024

England's NHS has launched a successful BRCA testing program for individuals over 18 with Jewish ancestry, addressing the higher prevalence of BRCA gene faults among Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews that increase cancer risks.

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The Pregnancy Episode: Ep. 282

Unorthodox · 22 Jul 2021

In episode 282 of the podcast "Unorthodox," the hosts discuss various aspects of Jewish pregnancy.

0 Culture Jewish Law

The Pregnancy Episode: Ep. 282

Unorthodox · 22 Jul 2021

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore Jewish pregnancy-related traditions, superstitions, and medical considerations with the help of various experts.