Breast cancer can be scary for both the diagnosed and those closest to them. Here are five ways you can support a loved one battling breast cancer: Be actively available. Avoid phrases like “let me know how I can help.” Be active and specific in how you can help. For example, offer to bring over […]
In an authoritative study, researchers have found that women who decrease fat intake while increasing the number of vegetables and fruit within their diet have a lower risk of dying from breast cancer. Conducted under a clinical trial at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, the study involved nearly 49,000 women ranging in age from 50 to […]
One of the most daunting parts of a debilitating illness is the notion that your quality of life will never be the same. While many women are certainly grateful to survive illnesses associated with tumor, there is often a stigma associated with deep breast-tissue removal. Fortunately, there are now patient-centered methods of mastectomy that can […]