'Oh my God, it could be me': AIDS is striking a growing number of Canadian women
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Women make up six percent of AIDS patients in Canada and their number is growing. The women primarily contract the disease through heterosexual sexual activity. Women are often diagnosed later than gay men and have fewer social support networks.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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More than just sex appeal
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Carolyn Haltrecht had both breasts removed due to cancer. Though she initially decided against breast implants, she later changed her mind.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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