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5 Common Myths About Chemotherapy You Need to Stop Believing Thanks to the medical advances that have taken place over the past few decades, many chemo patients won’t have to deal anymore with the treatment’s unpleasant side effects such as severe nausea and vomiting. However, the perception of most people hasn’t caught up with the […]

Know the Symptoms of Dehydration and Ways to Prevent It Patients undergoing chemotherapy often find themselves dehydrated. Since the treatment brings side effects such as heavy sweating, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, it’s not uncommon for cancer sufferers to experience excessive loss of fluids and electrolytes in their bodies. With the lack of essential fluids, the […]

Surviving Breast Cancer: 8 Best Books to Read Reading inspirational and uplifting books is a great way for breast cancer patients to find hope and comfort in times of despair. They love nothing more than to read true-to-life stories of how certain breast cancer victims were able to survive the devastating disease. That being said, […]

7 Best Books for Women Struggling with Breast Cancer Whether they’re having chemotherapy, radiation, or other forms of breast cancer treatment, there’s no denying that the treatment’s side effects can sometimes be too much for patients to endure. After finishing their treatment, most if not all of these patients find themselves stuck at home to […]

Here’s How You Can Make a Difference in Your Community Perhaps you know someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer can start from a woman’s milk ducts, the glands that produce milk, and in other breast tissues. Did you know that next to skin cancer, breast […]

Learn How You Can Prepare Yourself for Your Diagnostic Mammogram While screening mammograms are used to detect symptoms of early breast cancer, diagnostic mammograms are carried out when breast abnormalities have been discovered. These abnormalities can be in the form of a lump, breast tenderness, skin changes, or nipple discharge. The mammogram results will identify […]

October 16th Is National Mammography Day – Have You Scheduled Your Mammography Yet? About 1 in 8 women in the country will develop invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. Breast cancer remains the most common form of cancer among women in the United States and the rest of the world. This year, the American Cancer […]

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Radiation Therapy: Recover Faster with the Right Foods Good nutrition is key to good health. If you’re undergoing radiation therapy, you’ll need it now more than ever. Since the cancer treatment will most likely weaken your immune system, it’s extremely important to modify your diet and ensure […]

On October 13th, Extend a Helping Hand to Women Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer October 13th is a time to remind everyone in the country why it’s important to learn about metastatic breast cancer. Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day was created to educate the public about the most advanced stage of cancer. It also encourages […]

What to Eat and Not to Eat During Chemotherapy: Take Good Care of Your Body with the Right Foods Proper nutrition is one of the best ways to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy. Nourishing your body with the right foods not only does that, but it also helps speed up your recovery. Keep in […]