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Cancer is A Word, Not A Sentence
One of the pitfalls one can fall into when diagnosed with Cancer is to look at what the statistics say regarding chance of survival. As...
Nov 15, 20202 min read
Dangerous Chemicals in Makeup and Personal Care Products- Xenoestrogens
Xenoestrogens sounds like something from StarWars, Unfortunately they are very real and are found in many of our personal care products. ...
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Reduce Chemical Exposure
Chemicals in personal care and cleaning products are xenoestrogens! Xenoestrogens sounds like something from StarWars, Unfortunately they...
Nov 10, 20202 min read
Vitamin D Helps increase Breast Cancer Survival
When I was diagnosed in 2008, I read every article I could find addressing factors thought to increase breast cancer survival rate. The...
Nov 5, 20202 min read
Seven Tips for Better Health
Living with NED. Seven tips for better health. A diagnosis of Breast Cancer is a good time to think about your overall health! It’s a...
Oct 30, 20202 min read
The Healing Kitchen
Its so easy to find healthy recipes on the internet. The addition of fresh herbs and spices increases the nutritional value and boosts...
Oct 17, 202010 min read
Food As Medicine - Organic Produce And Pasture Raised Meat Important
You are what you eat is not just a cliche. Everything we eat affects our body chemistry and our immune system. Drink water with...
Oct 15, 202033 min read
Lifestyle Changes
A few simple changes since as walking 20 minutes 3x/week, practicing meditation and getting enough rest can go a long way yo creating a...
Oct 10, 20209 min read
Strategies for Stress Reduction
Stress compromises the immune system and leaves the body susceptible to cancer I recently read an article on WebMD which was titled:...
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Oncotype DX Scores Result in No Chemotherapy for Most Early Breast Cancers
No Chemotherapy for Most Early Breast Cancers Striving for NED…Chemotherapy is one of the most stressful elements of any cancer...
Oct 2, 20203 min read
What is the OncoType DX Test?
When I was diagnosed in 2009, a new genomic test had just been announced for early stage breast cancer. In my case, it would save me...
Sep 30, 20201 min read
Understanding Your Pathology Report
Since I am not medically certified to explain this topic, I used credentialed resources to gather and summarize this complex topic. The...
Sep 25, 20202 min read
The Difference Between Tumor Grade and Staging
Striving for NED…Since I am not medically certified to explain this topic, I used credentialed resources to gather and summarize this...
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Newly Diagnosed
What to do and ask your doctor?
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Which is Better for Breast Cancer Diagnosis – Mammogram or Sonogram?
Which is better for diagnosing breast cancer, a mammogram or sonogram? I recently read an article by Dr. Robert L. Bard concerning the...
Sep 1, 20202 min read
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Judy Fitzgerald
Research Advocate, Advocate for Vaccines to prevent women's cancers.
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