The Fibroid Treatment Collective has launched an annual observance called Fibroid Awareness Week scheduled this year for April 19th through April 23rd, which is dedicated to education about fibroids that affect upwards of 50 percent of all women. In describing the function of the Awareness week, Dr. Bruce McLucas stated, “We felt the best way to reach out to almost half the women around the world who may have symptoms of fibroids was through an annual educational observance and to disseminate accurate and timely information about diagnosis and treatment.”
Special Events
There are a number of free, special events that will take place during the Fibroid Awareness week, including:
- In-Person Fibroid Seminar – Wednesday, April 21 in Pasadena at 6:00pm PDT
- Online Fibroid Webinar – Friday, April 23 at 5pm PDT
Concern for the high number of unnecessary hysterectomies and dissatisfaction with other treatment outcomes led Dr. McLucas to become a non-surgical treatment advocate. His goal, and the mission of FTC, is to ensure women with fibroids know all the options when it comes to treatment. FTC advocates embolization as a safe alternative to other fibroid treatments.
In gynecology, embolization was used to reduce bleeding during uterine surgery. Founding members of the Fibroid Treatment Collective noticed another important effect. It shrank fibroids. The promise of an effective, non-invasive treatment led to research, trials and medical acceptance. Today more than several hundred thousand women world-wide have found relief with this safe, simple procedure. The Fibroid Treatment Collective performed the very first fibroid embolization in America, and has perfected the procedure with thousands of successful treatments to date. Dr. McLucas is one of the only gynecologists in America accredited in the skills necessary to perform embolization.
Women interested in learning more about Fibroid Awareness Week can join a live chat Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PDT and Saturday and Sunday 12noon to 4pm PDT. Just click on the green Live Help button on the left.
We encourage anyone and everyone who knows someone with fibroids, or are themselves affected by fibroids, to participate in the annual Fibroid Awareness week! For more information on Fibroid Awareness Week or fibroid treatment, contact us online or call 866.362.6463. You can also Twitter the Fibroid Treatment Collective at @fibroiddoctor and become a Facebook fan at Fibroid Treatment Collective!
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i would to Lear more about fibroid
I am 50 years, diagnosed with subserol fibroid abt 9 cms long. Is it necessary to do surgery or would embolization help. Doc also recommended removal of ovaries which is othewise without any problems.
Hello,
We would love to provide you with more information about fibroids. To learn more, please feel free to give the Fibroid Treatment Collective a call at 866-362-6463 or email us at patientcoordinator@fibroids.com . You can also chat with a patient coordinator LIVE on Monday though Friday from 9am-5pm PDT!
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Hi
I live in the UK and have been a sufferer of Fibroids.
I am planning to organise a women’s health awareness day next year April and fibroids will be one of the subjects.
Would you mind giving me some tips on organising an awareness event on fibroids, do you know any specialists in the UK.
I am also planning on conducting talk shows on health awareness.
Grateful for your help and guidance.
Thank you
Im 25yrs old & I had firoids since 2008 & im in so my pain that i go through to be this young.
So sorry to hear that you are having such troubles with fibroids Felicia. Although fibroids affects 1 in 4 women over 45, younger women sometimes develop fibroids at an early age as well. Dr. Bruce McLucas offers free phone and office consultations if you would like to speak with him about your condition. Feel free to contact the office at 1.866.362.6463 or you can chat live with a health care professional. Best of health to you.