For many individuals diagnosed with cancer, the terms "survivor" and "warrior" come with connotations that can feel alienating or even dismissive.

Cancer can feel like a massive mountain to climb, impacting not just the patient but everyone who loves them. As difficult as it may seem, various healing paths exist, many of which venture beyond typical medical treatments. This blog post takes you into the world of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) through the eyes of a cancer survivor, sharing unconventional strategies that can support recovery and enhance well-being.

In a groundbreaking move, MIT doctors are now utilizing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to predict breast cancer from early mammog

As you navigate the challenging journey of a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the most crucial aspects is ensuring you make the most out of your interactions with your healthcare providers. I recently read an article which summarized information gathered from doctors who had faced cancer themselves. Their experiences provided unique perspectives on how to prepare effectively for an office visit.

There is a wonderful webinar that was released by Breastcancer.org  depicting four breast cancer doctors who were also breast cancer...

This weekend I watched a webinar that was released by Breastcancer.org depicting four breast cancer doctors who were also breast cancer...

Cancer Survivorship challenges include the need for anxiety support.

According to the Physician’s Association for Anthroposophic Medicine: “Anthroposophically extended medicine brings deeper insights into...

Fifteen years ago, I was hijacked into a world known as the breast cancer sisterhood.  The year-long tornado that interrupted my then...

I recently returned from a breast cancer conference where I met some amazing advocates and survivors. The best part of this conference is...

Recently I was honored to serve on a panel at the Friends of Cancer Research Annual Meeting. The topic of our panel was drug...

Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS) and Phantom Breast Syndrome (PBS) that Plague Breast Cancer, especially Mastectomy Patients Post...

Why should women of color be more concerned about Triple Negative Breast Cancer? In researching the Internet, I found innumerable...

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...

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Chemo Brain is a common term used by cancer survivors to describe thinking and memory problems that can...

How does cancer evade the immune system?

When you are diagnosed with breast cancer, what’s probably foremost in your mind is to expedite surgery and treatment options to rid your...

Which is better for diagnosing breast cancer, a mammogram or sonogram? I recently read an article by Dr. Robert L. Bard concerning the...

The question I would like you to reflect on before reading this post is if your treatment plan included a mastectomy, were you ever...

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...