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10 Essential Facts About Breast Cancer

By Cathy Cassata; Reviewed by Kalyan Banda, MD | everydayHEALTH As scary as breast cancer is, learning about the disease can be empowering. Chances are you have a friend or family member who’s faced breast cancer. After all, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with the disease at some point during their lives [in […]

5 Fertility-Saving Options for Women Facing Cancer Treatment

By Jennifer Litton, MD | everydayHEALTH Dealing with a new cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. During all of the doctor visits, diagnostic testing, and treatment planning, discussions about fertility preservation and options for parenthood after cancer may be overlooked. Women who want to start or expand their families are faced with the additional problem of […]

31 Important Facts About Breasts

By Elizabeth Chabner Thompson, MD, MPH | everydayHEALTH Ditch the pink this October and spread breast-cancer awareness with these 31 facts about breasts. 1. The average U.S. woman wears a size 40 D bra. This equates to about 3 lbs total or 1.5 lbs per breast. 2. In most women, the left breast is usually […]

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.

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.