Breast cancer in the breast is not life-threatening. However, when breast cancer travels outside of the breast (usually to the brain, liver, lungs or bones), it becomes metastatic or Stage IV. Approximately 5% of newly diagnosed breast cancer cases are metastatic or Stage IV (interchangeable designations) but even more startling is that approximately 30% of early stage breast cancer will …
Why Don’t We Have a Cure for Breast Cancer?
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month upon us and so many companies and organizations and individuals doing their best to raise money for breast cancer causes and groups everywhere, the same question always arises regarding why we don’t have a cure for breast cancer. After all, look at all the money that is raised for this cause, not only during this …
What Does The Pink Ribbon Represent?
On October 1st, the world will again be blanketed with “The Pink Ribbon”. For many people who have never been touched by the world of breast cancer, they feel that they are being assaulted by nothing more than a huge fundraiser where the money raised will go to line the pockets of the big pharmaceutical companies and other research organizations. …
Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine Debuts Their BCW Bloggers
I recently received notification from Beverly Vote, Publisher, the Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine, that in the Fall issue of the magazine, they would be debuting their 10 BCW Bloggers in a double page spread, sharing not only their pictures and bios, but also inviting them to post a blog on the Breast Cancer Wellness website. To quote Beverly, “the Breast …
So What Is A Breast Expansion
For those who have never dealt with a mastectomy and reconstruction, the concept of breast expansion most likely would conger up images of a woman who wants to enlarge the size of the breasts that she has. However, for those who have had a mastectomy and choose to have new breasts created, a new space needs to be created to …
Let Life Happen Voted A Top Breast Cancer Blog For a Second Year In a Row
I recently received notification that Let Life Happen was voted by the editors of Healthline.com as one of “The 24 Best Breast Cancer Health Blogs of 2013”. I can’t tell you how excited I am. After writing this weekly blog for 5 ½ years, I feel so honored to be recognized in this way for a second year in a …
“The BREASTation” – A Commitment From the Heart
How does one thank those who make her dream come true? The words “thank you” don’t even begin to express the gratitude that I have for Kirk Jaco and Dr. Saul Berger for making BREASTation.com a reality. When the three of us sat down together many months ago to create a project that would provide information and education to women …
Time On Fire
For anyone who has ever needed inspiration, Time on Fire: My Comedy of Terrors by Evan Handler is a must read. But that is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to perhaps the most outstanding book that I have ever read. For those who have faced a major medical problem and have had to fight their way …
Why We Don’t Want to Be Our Own Patient Advocates
Let’s be honest about it. If you asked others if they want to become involved in their own medical health and treatment, most people would probably respond that they have no medical background so they prefer to leave it to the professionals. They would probably feel that it was irresponsible to even consider becoming involved in such a thing. Such …
You Have Cancer? What Next?
You’ve just heard those three words from your doctor, “You have cancer”, and you know that your life will be changed forever. Now what? If you are like me, you will do what your doctor tells you to do as you speed through all of the testing and preparation for round one of either treatment or surgery. And before you …