With the advent of genetic testing, scientists are able to assess breast cancer risk with greater accuracy using new and insightful information. But with that advance comes the risk of over-treatment with unnecessary surgeries and harmful substances. As most women know, the genes associated with
The chief mission of the Women Survivors Alliance is to help women re-enter their lives after cancer. And one of the best ways to do that is to create something that helps other survivors in their journeys. It's a 2nd Act, baby, and it's a win-win
While out on a training run the other day with friends the discussion was centered on current changes we were experiencing in our lives. Some were changes we had personal control over and some were changes that were thrust upon us with little preparation. Some
A friend of mine complained about how overwhelmed she was at work and how she felt stressed and tired. She is self–employed like me, and sometimes I think you work even harder and longer hours when you work for yourself. I responded, “Give yourself a
Last summer, I attended (virtually and in-person) the mega yearly conference of oncology: The 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting. The American Society of Clinical Oncology—a misnomer, as it is a worldwide organization—is the leading oncology organization that pulls together all the specialties that touch people with cancer.
Avocados are rich in the antioxidant glutathione, which attacks free radicals in the body. They’re also an excellent source of potassium and beta-carotene. Pair them with this papaya dressing for a refreshing salad. For the salad: 1 large ripe avocado, sliced into 12 pieces Juice of half a
There’s nothing like getting slapped with a cancer diagnosis to make you realize how short life is. How often are we running here, there and everywhere, forgetting to take the time to celebrate and enjoy life as we go? Ironically, it was getting cancer that, for
It’s estimated one out of every three cancers in the United States are linked to excess body weight, poor nutrition, or physical inactivity. Since being overweight seems to have the strongest evidence linking it to cancer and the risk of recurrence, it is important to