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Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis & Joint Conditions Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Medications | Alt Medicine | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances. ~Martha Washington People With / Without RA Have Similar Cancer Screening Rates Study results published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism revealed that rheumatoid arthritis patients receive screenings for breast cancer, cervical cancer, and colon cancer at a rate comparable to those who do not have rheumatoid arthritis. A higher risk of mortality makes it essential for people with RA to be screened regularly. Read more... Delayed Humira Treatment Linked to Increased RA Progression Delaying treatment of long-standing rheumatoid arthritis with Humira by just one year was associated with greater joint space narrowing a decade later, according to study results. This is yet another example of the importance for early treatment. Read more... Moderate Alcohol Consumption Cut Risk of Developing RA Moderate alcohol consumption may lower your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. According to study results published in BMJ.com, women who consumed more than 3 alcoholic drinks a week on a regular basis for at least 10 years cut their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis significantly compared to those who did not drink. Read more... Are Cortisone Injections Painful? Some patients say cortisone injections are painful. Most doctors say they shouldn't be. What should you really expect when getting cortisone injections? Read more... See More About:  cortisone  corticosteroids  arthritis medications Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Joint Pain Rheumatic Arthritis Symptoms Arthritis Arthritis Knee Featured Articles Rheumatoid Arthritis - The Basics Osteoarthritis - The Basics Psoriatic Arthritis - The Basics Gout Attack Explained Spondyloarthropathy Explained Diagnosing Reactive Arthritis   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Normal Joint Versus Arthritic Joint   Follow me on: Advertisement