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A recent Washington Post article shared the experiences of patients who wanted to “go flat” rather than undergoing breast mound reconstruction after mastectomy. The article examined how sentiment toward flat closure has changed over time. Despite growing awareness, many patients report their doctors never spoke to them about the option to go flat or even […]
With her active lifestyle, Sian Preston, a personal trainer and mother of two, never imagined she would be diagnosed with stage 3C triple negative breast cancer.
Research shows that women who get regular exercise have about a 10-20% lower risk of breast cancer than women who are not physically active.
People diagnosed with breast cancer have many unique sources of stress.
About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, making breast cancer one of the most common diseases affecting women in the U.S.
Managing weakness and fatigue during treatment for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) differs for patients depending on their unique needs. Cancer rehabilitation specialist and physical therapist Dr. Leslie Waltke, DPT, discussed baseline physical tests MBC patients can discuss with their doctor and use at home to evaluate their overall health in a recent MBC Impact Series event.
This Mother’s Day, Susan G. Komen is putting moms first by discussing breast cancer risk factors and educating women on what to do if you’re at a higher risk for breast cancer.
Local therapy involves surgery, with or without radiation therapy, to remove the cancer from a limited (local) area to help ensure cancer doesn’t return to that area.
Palliative care, or symptom management, is considered the standard of care for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and seeks to improve their quality of life.
The MBC Impact Series provides people living with metastatic breast cancer and their loved ones a safe, collaborative space to gather information related to MBC and discover practical resources to help make decisions for improved physical and emotional health.
No one should have to choose between paying a utility bill or receiving treatment for breast cancer. Komen has financial assistance available for eligible individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment at any stage and those living with metastatic breast cancer. The program provides funds to cover non-treatment-related expenses, such as housing, transportation, food and more.
The benefits to maintaining a healthy lifestyle are numerous, but what does healthy living look like and why does it matter?
