I have noticed that in the many articles that I have read about breast cancer treatments, I can’t remember any that have addressed the issue of pain. This should be a topic that is discussed between every doctor and patient in advance of any treatment so that the patient has the ability to make the most informed decision for the …
“A man who moves …
“A man who moves mountains must be motivated.” ― Lailah Gift Barbara JacobyBarbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide. LetLifeHappen.com
New Research Offers Guidance on Breast Reconstruction Timing
From: info@breastadvocateapp.com A new study offers important information for patients considering breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Researchers compared immediate and delayed reconstruction using tissue from the patient’s own body. They found small differences in certain short-term complications. However, serious medical complications were rare in both groups. The findings can help patients and their surgical teams discuss the timing of reconstruction. Understanding …
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“Your life is where you are now. It’s anywhere you go and anywhere you take it.” ― Corey M.P., High Barbara JacobyBarbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide. LetLifeHappen.com
What Mammogram Alternatives Are Available, and Do They Work?
From: healtine.com Mammography uses radiation to produce detailed images of the breasts. It’s one type of imaging test used in routine screening and to aid in the diagnosis of breast cancer. However, your doctor might recommend other tests depending on your medical history, how dense your breasts are, and personal preferences. Read on to learn more about different types of …
Don’t give up because in the …
“Don’t give up because in the end, everything will be worth it.” ― Ruth Marcellia Barbara JacobyBarbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide. LetLifeHappen.com
Scientists find breast cancer cells hiding behind protective “shields”
Source: Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical Sciences From: sciencedaily.com Scientists have uncovered hidden pockets of dormant breast cancer cells that may survive treatment behind a protective cellular shield and later trigger relapse. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers from the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS), Imperial College London, and UCL Genetics Institute have built a detailed cellular map of breast …
Let the morning bring me word …
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8 Barbara JacobyBarbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide. LetLifeHappen.com
Sometimes you find yourself in a …
“Sometimes you find yourself in a situation you can’t change The only thing you can change is your state of mind. If your state of mind is calm, your troubles will calm.” ― Ojingiri Hannah Barbara JacobyBarbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide. LetLifeHappen.com
ASCO Guideline Update Recommends Risk-Based Breast Cancer Surveillance
From: targetedonc.com According to an updated guideline from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), breast cancer follow-up and surveillance after primary treatment should be tailored to a patient’s individual risk of recurrence rather than a uniform, one-size-fits-all schedule.1 The guideline, accepted for publication in Journal of Clinical Oncology, stratifies patients into low-, intermediate-, and high-intensity surveillance groups based on …