From: auntminnie.com The use of multivitamin supplements has no influence on mammographic breast density (MBD), according to results from a study published March 14 in the Journal of Nutrition. As high mammographic breast density (that is, 75% or more dense tissue) increases breast cancer risk fourfold to sixfold, investigating the factors that contribute to it is of great importance. Although MBD …
For I will forgive their …
“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” – Hebrews 8:12 Barbara JacobyBarbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide. LetLifeHappen.com
Breast Cancer Patients Report Higher Satisfaction with Cryoablation
From: itnonline.com Patients who underwent cryoablation compared to breast-conserving therapy reported significantly higher satisfaction in the primary outcome. IceCure Medical Ltd. has announced the publication of an independent study titled “Post-treatment patient satisfaction in early-stage breast cancer: Comparison of cryoablation versus breast conservation therapy using BREAST-Q” in the peer reviewed journal Gland Surgery. IceCure Medical is a developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology that …
Tulsa woman provides support for breast cancer patients through the Giving Heart Foundation
By: Jayden Brannon After surviving breast cancer, Tulsa woman Baha Srour founded the Giving Heart Foundation to provide support, financial assistance, and essential recovery equipment to women undergoing similar battles. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, going through 6 months of chemo, a double mastectomy reconstruction, and 28 rounds of radiation, a Tulsa woman has made it her mission to …
A clown on a throne is still …
“A clown on a throne is still a clown. A king in rags is still a king.” – C. JoyBell C., The Sun Is Snowing: Poetry & Prose by C. Joybell C 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 Does a Breast Cancer Lump Feel Like? Learn the Symptoms
From: healthline.com The importance of self-exams The American Cancer Society’s (ACS) most recent guidelinesTrusted Source reflect that self-exams haven’t shown a clear benefit, especially for women who also get screening mammograms, even when doctors conduct those exams. Still, some men and women will find breast cancer and be diagnosed with it as a result of a lump detected during a …
Waiting Hurts. Forgetting Hurts. But not knowing …
“Waiting Hurts. Forgetting Hurts. But not knowing which decision to take is the worst of suffering.” – Paolo Coelho Barbara JacobyBarbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide. LetLifeHappen.com
Health Literacy Supports Workforce Reintegration for Breast Cancer Survivors
By: Megan Garlapow, PhD From: oncologynurseadvisor.com Given the substantial impact of health literacy on return-to-work outcomes, healthcare providers should integrate educational interventions alongside psychological support strategies. Survivors of breast cancer face significant challenges in returning to work, with fear of cancer recurrence playing a crucial role in their reintegration into the workforce, according to a study published in the Journal …
When life’s problems seem overwhelming, look around …
“When life’s problems seem overwhelming, look around and see what other people are coping with. You may consider yourself fortunate.” – Ann Landers Barbara JacobyBarbara Jacoby is an award winning blogger that has contributed her writings to multiple online publications that have touched readers worldwide. LetLifeHappen.com
6 Ways to Stay Socially Connected While Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment
From: healthline.com Staying connected with friends after a breast cancer diagnosis can be challenging — even when plenty of people are offering help and wishing you well. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is a deeply personal experience and facing the challenges of living with and treating cancer can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to want time to yourself to process your …