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Sexuality & Breast Cancer

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We tend to think about sexuality as breasts and vaginas, but there is SO, SO much more to sexuality.

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There are more than 16.9 million cancer survivors in the US and different ways to describe the label.

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Ovarian Cancer-What You Need to Know

About 22,530 women in the US will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer this year, and more than half of those will be 63 and over.

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My Top 5 Picks to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in support, I wanted to share five items that support the cause.

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What is Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) and is it Being Overtreated?

Over 50,000 women a year get a call from their doctor giving them the best possible kind of bad news.

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Exercise Lowers the Risk of Breast Cancer

Every year when I have my mammogram, I dread the possibility that this year will be the year that I hear bad news.

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Mastectomy that Spares the Nipples

Yes, there is such a thing and here’s why it’s important to consider this before you have surgery for breast cancer. I was talking to 2 friends the other day, who both had double mastectomies for advanced breast cancer. Kim and Ellen (not their real names) had complete reconstruction and neither one had been able to save […]

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Managing Break Through Cancer Pain (BTCP)

When it comes to managing cancer pain, it is important to take time to consider the various options that might work best for you or your loved one.

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Do I Really Need a Mammogram?

Here are 6 essential questions that will help you decide what to do about breast cancer screening.

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What If Your Bra Could Help Detect Breast Cancer?

The iTBra, designed to find breast cancer in women with increased breast density.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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