Weighing the pros and cons of wanting another child after breast cancer and treatment. Read the article on EverydayHealth.com … [Read more...] about Is It Safe to Have a Baby After Breast Cancer?
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Some Women Say No to Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction
Though breast reconstruction is considered to be the norm in care, some women choose to do nothing at all. According to , women who choose to “Go Flat” reported they made the decision because they wanted to “move on” and have a speedier recovery, and preferred not having a foreign object in their bodies. Read the article on EverydayHealth.com … [Read more...] about Some Women Say No to Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction
Breast Lumps: 8 Myths and Facts
When you feel a lump in your breast, it's understandable to be concerned. But don't jump to conclusions. Instead, take action. Call your doctor to find out what it is. Also, make sure you haven't fallen for any of these 8 myths about breast lumps. Read the full article on Web MD. … [Read more...] about Breast Lumps: 8 Myths and Facts
5 Things Every Woman Must Know About Lowering Her Breast Cancer Risk
It's hard to ignore all the pink going on in October. Even without breast cancer awareness month, as women, we're all aware of breast cancer. Either we've had it ourselves, have had a scare, have a friend or relative with it or have had reason to worry (like having a genetic mutation, dense breasts or a strong family history). One of the other risk factors for breast cancer—one we can't … [Read more...] about 5 Things Every Woman Must Know About Lowering Her Breast Cancer Risk
Melanoma is One of the Most Common Cancers in Adults Under 30—and 13 More Surprising Melanoma Facts
“Of all the types of skin cancers this is the one we worry most about,” says John Zampella, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at the Ronald O. Perlman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health. That’s because melanoma, if not diagnosed and treated early (when it’s almost always curable), can spread to other parts of the body, becoming hard to treat and potentially deadly. Although … [Read more...] about Melanoma is One of the Most Common Cancers in Adults Under 30—and 13 More Surprising Melanoma Facts
5 Exciting Innovations in Cancer Screening and Treatment
“We continue to discover so many new things every day,” says Otis Brawley, M.D., chief medical and scientific officer for the American Cancer Society. In just one year, 31 new therapies to treat more than 16 types of cancers were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One thing that’s not new: Screening saves lives. “Some estimates say that we can decrease the number of colorectal … [Read more...] about 5 Exciting Innovations in Cancer Screening and Treatment
How to Eat Well During Breast Cancer Treatment
In addition, breast cancer comes with a few particular nutritional concerns. A study published in February 2015 in the journal Nutrition and Cancer, for example, found that although weight loss was more common among cancer patients overall, breast cancer patients, in particular, were more likely to gain weight than people with other types of cancers. That’s a problem, because fat cells … [Read more...] about How to Eat Well During Breast Cancer Treatment
Jimmy Carter’s Medical Miracle
Melanoma is usually curable if found and treated early. But when it spreads, it can be deadly. An estimated 87,110 Americans were diagnosed with melanoma in 2017, according to the American Cancer Society, and 9,730 died from it. But new treatments are showing more promise for later-stage melanoma. In addition to surgery and radiation to target his brain tumors, Carter received an intravenous … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter’s Medical Miracle
How to Keep Friendships Strong During Cancer Treatment
“One of the first questions I ask my patients is, ‘Have any of your friends headed for the hills yet or has anyone unexpectedly offered to help?’” says Dianne Mead, a licensed clinical social worker at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Westchester, New York. “Oftentimes, people answer ‘yes’ to both questions,” she says. Although the changing nature of friendships during crises like … [Read more...] about How to Keep Friendships Strong During Cancer Treatment
Eating Safely During Breast Cancer Treatment
Eating the right foods should also include eating them safely. Why? Radiation and chemotherapy can weaken your immune system, causing neutropenia — a depletion of the blood cells that protect your body against germs and diseases. In fact, statistics show that cancer patients are more at risk of dying from a food-borne illness than people with healthy immune systems, which is why it’s so important … [Read more...] about Eating Safely During Breast Cancer Treatment