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7 Best Books for Women Struggling with Breast Cancer Whether they’re having chemotherapy, radiation, or other forms of breast cancer treatment, there’s no denying that the treatment’s side effects can sometimes be too much for patients to endure. After finishing their treatment, most if not all of these patients find themselves stuck at home to […]

Here’s How You Can Make a Difference in Your Community Perhaps you know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer can start from a woman’s milk ducts, the glands that produce milk, and in other breast tissues. Did you know that next to skin cancer, breast […]

Learn How You Can Prepare Yourself for Your Diagnostic Mammogram While screening mammograms are used to detect symptoms of early breast cancer, diagnostic mammograms are carried out when breast abnormalities have been discovered. These abnormalities can be in the form of a lump, breast tenderness, skin changes, or nipple discharge. The mammogram results will identify […]

October 16th Is National Mammography Day – Have You Scheduled Your Mammography Yet? About 1 in 8 women in the country will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. Breast cancer remains the most common form of cancer among women in the United States and the rest of the world. This year, the American Cancer […]

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Radiation Therapy: Recover Faster with the Right Foods Good nutrition is key to good health. If you’re undergoing radiation therapy, you’ll need it now more than ever. Since the cancer treatment will most likely weaken your immune system, it’s extremely important to modify your diet and ensure […]

On October 13th, Extend a Helping Hand to Women Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer October 13th is a time to remind everyone in the country why it’s important to learn about metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day was created to educate the public about the most advanced stage of cancer. It also encourages […]

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Chemotherapy: Take Good Care of Your Body with the Right Foods Proper nutrition is one of the best ways to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy. Nourishing your body with the right foods not only does that, but it also helps speed up your recovery. Keep in […]

Get to Know the Symptoms of Metastatic Breast Cancer Did you know that about 276,480 women and 2,620 men are estimated to develop invasive breast cancer this year? These estimates for 2020 come from the American Cancer Society. Moreover, research shows that an estimated 6 percent of women already have metastatic breast cancer during their […]

The Earlier Breast Cancer Is Detected, the Better Your Chances of Survival How does one know if the sharp pain they feel in their chest is a sign of something serious? Perhaps you’ve noticed some tenderness in your breast and when you touched it, you felt a small lump. These signs often compel people to […]

Chemo Brain: Everything You Should Know About three out of four individuals with cancer report that they’re not as mentally sharp as they used to be, especially during or after their chemo treatment. Some tend to forget things easily; others complain about having a hard time concentrating, while some others are unable to recall names […]