Timely Action Can Save Lives By Patrice Crawford Breast cancer continues to affect millions of men and women around the world. While the battle against this disease is ongoing, early…
Men Are Also at Risk By Patrice Crawford While breast cancer in men is more rare than in women, it does exist. The Centers for Disease Control reports that one…
Get the Most from a Mammogram By Patrice Crawford Mammograms are a key tool in the detection of breast cancer. You can make your mammogram more effective, comfortable and easy.…
By Bernard Freeman Wigs for Chemo Patients Some forms of chemotherapy can cause breast cancer patients to lose their hair. Many patients will turn to wigs to sport a look…
By Bernard Freeman Talking to Children about Cancer Breast cancer doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed with it, but the entire family. As difficult as it is to tell children…
By Bernard Freeman Nutrition During Treatment Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause eating-related issues. Some people lose their appetites, others experience nausea, diarrhea or constipation. Planning Meals The National Cancer…
By Bernard Freeman Make Yourself Your Top Priority From the moment a person gets diagnosed with breast cancer, they are immediately surrounded with a care team. Oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, nutritionists,…
By Bernard Freeman Spread Awareness If you have been personally affected by breast cancer or have a friend or family member who has been affected, you may be looking for…
By Bernard Freeman People are living longer after being diagnosed with breast cancer and need personalized survivorship care plans to meet their differing needs, according to a Dutch study, presented…
By Bernard Freeman Since 1985, October has been recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It was initially a collaboration of The American Academy of Family Physicians, AstraZeneca Healthcare Foundation, Cancer…