Five Things Friday: Conquering Side Effects
Conquer common side effects of breast cancer treatment Breast cancer is frightening. And the cure may be no picnic in the park either. Dealing with both the uncertainty of the […]
Five Things Friday – Lovin’ Life After Breast Cancer
Rekindle the Joy If you have survived breast cancer, you may be waiting for the world to take on rainbow hues and to find yourself jumping for joy. That’s not […]
Five Things Friday – Breast Density
So, You Have Dense Breasts. Now What? Thirty-six states, including California, have passed laws requiring health facilities to notify women when they have dense breasts. Breast density is the degree […]
Five Things Friday – Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Five Questions to Ask About a Stereotactic Breast Biopsy 1. What is a stereotactic breast biopsy? A stereotactic breast biopsy is a minimally invasive method for identifying a growth or […]
Five Things Friday – Rehabilitation After Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients and survivors want their lives back! Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years into your survivorship, rehabilitation services can help you get back some or […]
Five Things Not to Say to a Breast Cancer Patient
Five Things Friday – Please don’t say this to a breast cancer patient! When someone you know is diagnosed with breast cancer, their emotions will probably be right there on […]
Five Advances in the Battle Against Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most studied cancers in the world. It seems as if there is a constant flow of information about new diagnostic techniques and treatments. All […]
Five Things Friday – Considering Implants?
Breast implants are in the news. Recently, at the request of the FDA, the maker of a textured silicone implant recalled the devices due to an increased risk of a […]
Five Things Friday – Myths About Breast Cancer
We have all heard things that seem true but turn out to be false. This is certainly true about cancer. When something complex is not fully understood, we latch onto […]
Five Things Friday – Regaining Intimacy After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
A roller coaster is tame compared to the ups and downs of a breast cancer diagnosis. When you feel that your life is on the line, intimacy with your partner […]
