Breast cancer is diagnosed in more than 207,000 women in the United States each year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Treatment varies widely from a simple surgery for the removal of early-stage, noninvasive cancer to many months of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation followed by years of follow-up therapy for women with metastatic disease. Breast cancer is an intense experience for many families and it has become a chronic disease for many women. The support of family and friends, offered in concrete and practical ways, can make...
New treatments are introduced all the time. Among them are an increasing number of chemotherapy agents. Although many women have won their battle against breast cancer, the disease can sap the energy and spirits of even the mos...
With so many women impacted, there is a better than average chance that you will find yourself in a position to offer support to a friend or loved one struggling with a diagnosis or treatment. There are many ways that you can...
Combined with the weight of your breasts and the pull of gravity, breasts will sag. Breast sagging causes problems with appearance since the breasts hang lower as they sag. Sagging breasts can also be painful if the weight of t...
It can also be a way to show support for a loved one who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. While any type of jewelry can be made into breast cancer awareness jewelry, bracelets are particularly common and effective.
People who hear the words "you have breast cancer" can experience a myriad of emotions: fear, anger, betrayal, powerlessness, resentment and loneliness. More than anything, patients need support and encouragement. As a friend o...
