Ipsilateral Breast Cancer: A Case of Deja Vu
#FeatureFriday “Ipsilateral”, as defined by the National Cancer Institute, means “on the same side of the body as another structure.”...
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Breast Cancer Screening and Disability: Not As Simple as it Seems
#FeatureFriday According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with an estimated 2.1...
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
#FeatureFriday "I'm sorry. Your tests came back positive. You have breast cancer.“ Being newly diagnosed with breast cancer is the...
Cancer Caregivers: Contending with Change
#FeatureFriday As difficult as it may be to grapple with breast cancer as a patient or a survivor, it’s important to remember that...
Cryotherapy: Could it Help During Your Breast Cancer Journey?
#FeatureFriday Cryotherapy, or cold therapy, is any kind of treatment that uses near-freezing or freezing temperatures. It works by...
Breast Cancer and Medical Menopause
#FeatureFriday While menopause is a widely known and understood phenomenon, a less commonly discussed but no less difficult experience is...
Surviving Breast Cancer
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What Are Surgical Margins?
#FeatureFriday Why are surgical margins important in breast cancer surgery If surgery is part of your or a loved one's plan , then you’ll...
Breast Cancer and Medical Cannabis
#FeatureFriday With many states beginning to legalize medical marijuana, or cannabis, you may be curious about whether or not it could...
New Study Finds Breast Cancer Spreads Faster During Sleep
#FeatureFriday Sleep is critical for good health. Studies show that people who don’t get good quality sleep may be at risk for many...
Expecting the Unexpected: Anticipatory Grief and Breast Cancer
#FeatureFriday Have you ever felt preemptively depressed or anxious about something that hasn’t yet happened? Specifically, in regards to...
Breast Cancer and Positive Thinking: Positively Difficult
#FeatureFriday You might have heard from others that during your breast cancer journey, it’s best to "stay positive." After all, having...
Abortion and Breast Cancer: A Post-Roe America
#FeatureFriday On June 24th, the Supreme Court voted 5-3 to overturn both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in their ruling on...
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