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Aug 5, 20242 min read
MIT Doctors Are Harnessing AI to Predict Breast Cancer from Early Mammograms
In a groundbreaking move, MIT doctors are now utilizing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict breast cancer from early mammog
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Jul 2, 20243 min read
Breast Cancer Can Be Lonely: You Will Need a Tribe!
There is a wonderful webinar that was released by Breastcancer.org  depicting four breast cancer doctors who were also breast cancer...
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Jul 1, 20243 min read
Advocating for Yourself: A Vital Step for Cancer Patients
This weekend I watched a webinar that was released by Breastcancer.org depicting four breast cancer doctors who were also breast cancer...
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Jun 1, 20240 min read
Biden Moonshot addresses Cancer Survivor Anxiety
Cancer Survivorship challenges include the need for anxiety support.
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Jan 15, 20242 min read
Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology
According to the Physician’s Association for Anthroposophic Medicine: “Anthroposophically extended medicine brings deeper insights into...
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Jan 9, 20242 min read
Why is Diversity SO Important in Clinical Trials
Fifteen years ago, I was hijacked into a world known as the breast cancer sisterhood. The year-long tornado that interrupted my then...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
The Psychological "Dark Side" of Breast Cancer Survival
I recently returned from a breast cancer conference where I met some amazing advocates and survivors. The best part of this conference is...
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Dec 3, 20231 min read
Lower Chemotherapy Doses Possible
Recently I was honored to serve on a panel at the Friends of Cancer Research Annual Meeting. The topic of our panel was drug...
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Jul 16, 20226 min read
Unexplained Breast Pain After Mastectomy - You could have Phantom Breast Syndrome
Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS) and Phantom Breast Syndrome (PBS) that Plague Breast Cancer, especially Mastectomy Patients Post...
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Jul 15, 20222 min read
Is Breast Cancer Color-Blind? Why are women of color more susceptible to TNBC?
Why should women of color be more concerned about Triple Negative Breast Cancer? In researching the Internet, I found innumerable...
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Jul 17, 20212 min read
Healthy Hormones
What are hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers that are secreted by cells in one part of the body and bind to cells in another part...
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Jul 13, 20213 min read
Chemo Brain
According to the Mayo Clinic, “Chemo Brain is a common term used by cancer survivors to describe thinking and memory problems that can...
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Jul 6, 20213 min read
How Does Breast Cancer Evade the Immune System and How Does Chemotherapy Work
How does cancer evade the immune system?
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Jun 7, 20215 min read
In The Rearview Mirror - Post Mastectomy Body Image and Emotions
When you are diagnosed with breast cancer, what’s probably foremost in your mind is to expedite surgery and treatment options to rid your...
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Apr 6, 20212 min read
Mammograms Vs Sonograms
Which is better for diagnosing breast cancer, a mammogram or sonogram? I recently read an article by Dr. Robert L. Bard concerning the...
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Feb 6, 20216 min read
Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS) and Phantom Breast Syndrome (PBS)
The question I would like you to reflect on before reading this post is if your treatment plan included a mastectomy, were you ever...
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Feb 4, 20212 min read
Healthy Lessons from Our Pets
I recently read an article on WebMD which was titled: 20 health lessons you can learn from your pet. It was so interesting, I wanted to...
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Jan 16, 20214 min read
The Psychological Challenges of Breast Cancer and Living Beyond
Today’s discussion deals with one of the most important parts of the recovery process. The challenge of dealing with the emotional and...
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Dec 8, 20201 min read
Promising Immunotherapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Dr. Stephen Rosenberg of the National Cancer Institute has made a breakthrough in treating metastatic breast cancer with patients...
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Nov 20, 20204 min read
Is Breast Cancer an Epidemic?
The Epidemic and NED: Is there a breast cancer epidemic? How many women are presently being treated for breast cancer and how many are...
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