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Why the Annual Mammogram Matters

By SUSAN R. DROSSMAN, ELISA R. PORT and EMILY B. SONNENBLICK | The New York Times LAST week, the American Cancer Society announced changes to its influential guidelines for breast cancer screening. The society no longer recommends that women at average risk between the ages of 40 and 44 have mammograms and advises reducing the […]

Writing Therapy

Cancer treatment centers are starting to realize what writers have always known: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” (Maya Angelou). Treatment centers across America have begun to introduce writing programs to help their patients become more attune to themselves and their bodies. Read on to learn tips on how […]

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.

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.

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.

Don’t Let Cancer Derail Dinner

With or without cancer, managing family life today is often a juggling act. Between soccer practice, piano lessons, carpools, homework, laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning, it can be difficult to find time to prepare healthy dinners…It’s not easy, but it is possible with a little planning. In other words, the best defense is a good […]

Breast Cancer Screening: Mammography in the Spotlight

There are many facets to getting a mammography, the most common form of breast cancer screening. Different experts recommend different screening procedures to different groups. This article offers a more in-depth look into mammograms and details you may have over looked before, but never again.

Face the Facts

Young Adults Get Cancer, TooAdolescence and young adults face tough challenges when they hear the words “you have cancer”

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 […]