SABCS 2014: Breast Cancer Trends Recently, I had the opportunity to do an interview for an online publication about the trends in FBC prevention, detection and treatment that came out of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium held in December. This – as I know you know – is the annual conference during which major… Continue reading SABCS 2014: Breast Cancer Trends
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SABCS 2014 The SOFT Trial
Each year, there are reams of fascinating research findings that are presented at the SABCS. To choose the most significant one is definitely a challenge. However – since I’ve been asked! – I would say that the most interesting results came out of the SOFT (Suppression of Ovarian Function Trial) trial. Let me give you… Continue reading SABCS 2014 The SOFT Trial
Cryo-What? Cryotherapy
Cryo-What? Cryotherapy Ever since I had my hysterectomy, I have been doing cryotherapy on a regular basis. Ever heard of it? Didn’t think so. It is a complementary therapy that is new to the United States and I have to tell you that I love love love it! Here is the 4-1-1 on it. I… Continue reading Cryo-What? Cryotherapy
10 Myths about Breast Cancer Survivorship
10 Myths about Breast Cancer Survivorship Myths and “Old Wives Tales” are an inherent part of our culture. Sometimes it is hard to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. I often find myself pondering when I hear something outlandish or even something that sounds reasonably reasonable. When it comes to FBC, there… Continue reading 10 Myths about Breast Cancer Survivorship
How to Help Someone Grieving During the Holidays
How to Help Someone Grieving During the Holidays Please allow me to re-post a piece that I did at this time last year. Grieving during the holidays is especially hard…adding insult to injury as it were, so I thought that I would share this again. No matter how recent or far a death occurred, the… Continue reading How to Help Someone Grieving During the Holidays
Hellooooooo After a Hiatus & Hysterectomy
Hiatus & Hysterectomy Hello! Hello! Hello! Where to begin? My oh my. I thought that sitting down to my beloved blog again after a six week hiatus would be a bit like getting on a bicycle again.* You know, where you hop on and are just able to ride. Not sure why I thought that.… Continue reading Hellooooooo After a Hiatus & Hysterectomy
Helpful Hot Flash Hints
Helpful Hot Flash Hints For those of you who have experienced (naturally occurring or chemo-induced) menopause, you know exactly what I mean when I say that hot flashes absolutely S**K!! Not only do they rock your world in a moments notice with absolutely no warning, but they (at least mine) are all consuming and utterly… Continue reading Helpful Hot Flash Hints
Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy After my taking Taxol, I experienced something called neuropathy. It is yet another example of the collateral damage that chemo does in its pursuit to eradicate FBC (or any kind of cancer for that matter). I know many (way too many!) people who have also experienced nasty neuropathy. The image above describes how… Continue reading Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy
Exciting Announcement from the Dr Susan Love Research Foundation
Exciting Announcement from the Dr Susan Love Research Foundation As you already know, I am a HUGE fan of both Dr. Susan Love and her Research Foundation. She is making incredible advances in breast cancer – at the grass roots level. One of the things that I appreciate most about her is her emphasis on… Continue reading Exciting Announcement from the Dr Susan Love Research Foundation
Bottom Line Health Webcast Thursday, July 17th
Bottom Line Health As I have said oh so many times here and in my book, if you or a loved one is struggling with the total bummer news of a cancer diagnosis, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. This is often so hard for people to understand. Heaven knows that I felt totally alone after my… Continue reading Bottom Line Health Webcast Thursday, July 17th