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3-D Mammography Test Appears to Improve Breast Cancer Detection Rate

By Denise Grady | The New York Times “Adding a newer test to digital mammograms can increase the detection rate for breast cancer and decrease nerve-racking false alarms, in which suspicious findings lead women to get extra scans that turn out normal, a study found. Millions of women will get the newer test, tomosynthesis, this year. The […]

Iron May Help Fight Fatigue

Everyone gets tired every once in a while; however, if you start to feel chronically tired- even after a good night’s rest- you may have an iron deficiency. A new study has shown that women, who may not have anemia, but a small iron deficiency, may still benefit from iron supplements.

My Right Breast: A Man Facing a Breast Lump and Mammogram

by B. D. Colen | The Huffington Post It began with an itch I just had to scratch. Doesn’t every adventure begin that way? I was lying in bed reading on a Saturday evening, and without even looking I idly scratched a spot on the right side of my chest — at that point I had […]

So You Don’t Cook

For those of us who don’t cook, eating healthy can be harder than for most; additionally, the inability to cook can serve as an excuse to avoid improving eating habits. Below are healthy eating tips catered to those who need quick and easy ways to eat healthier.

The Next Big Thing

The hardships of cancer do not disappear after the end of active treatment. In addition to ongoing physical pain, survivors must cope with the emotional challenges of adapting to the emotional challenges of life after cancer. Cancer care providers have responded with an increase in programs and resources for cancer survivors to help survivors enjoy […]

PiNK Beauty Party Vol.3

By Natalie Lima KonishiTranslated by Naoko Tanaka PiNK Beauty Party Vol.3 was held in Omotesando at Fujishin’s Aoyama FASTA studio. The venue was appropriately adorned with beautiful pictures, as Fujishin is a comprehensive cosmetic dealer. Twenty-five survivors joined us for a full three hours of beauty menus aimed to contribute to the quality of life […]

Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Triple negative breast cancer remains one of the more mysterious types of breast cancer, but people like Robyn Littman are trying to change that. Below are answers to common questions about triple negative breast cancer and stories on those trying to bring greater awareness to it.

The Sandwich Generation

The sandwich generation refers to adults who juggle both raising children and taking care of their parents. This article gives advice on how to take advantage of this special time to create lasting memories and cultivate a rich family tradition.

Managing Skin-Related Side Effects During Cancer Treatment

Targeted treatment for a range of cancers, including breast cancer, have improved survival rates greatly, but not without a downside. Many of these targeted treatment options have severe skin-related side effects, ranging from a rash to skin burns. This article talks about skin-related problems arising from treatment and ways to solve them.