Genetic, DNA, and You
Research is continuing to tell us more about specific genes that may put people at higher risk of developing cancer.…
Making The Decision To “Go Flat”
What is your path for deciding what to do after mastectomy breast surgery? A study published in Annals of Surgical…
Clinical Trials and Breast Cancer Treatments
According to the American Cancer Society, the biggest reason clinical trials can’t be conducted is a shortage of participants. It’s…
Nurses Week Celebrates Oncology and Nurse Navigators
Nurses are recognized for their pivotal roles as trusted advocates who ensure quality patient care and services and are usually…
Breast Cancer Treatments Keep Getting Better
Numerous factors affect breast cancer risk. Typically, breast cancer is diagnosed in women older than 50, but it also affects…
Know Your Rights and Entitlements Before Breast Surgery
Breast reconstruction is surgery for women with all or part of a breast removed. A plastic surgeon rebuilds the breast…
Nipple Options After Breast Surgery
Rebuilding the nipple is often the last step in breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, and it is also one of…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual event to increase breast cancer awareness.