Breast Cancer Expert Maimah Karmo shares Breast Cancer management news and commentary at MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/95508/gods-crazy Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:48:00 -0500 Maimah Karmo As a breast cancer survivor, the past three and a half years have been an amazing learning experience for me.  As powerful as my personal experience was, learning and becoming an educated advocate has also given me the opportunity to know when to speak up on an issue, and taught me the importance of weighing all aspects and facts before doing so.   Having said that, on Monday, November 16, 2009, the Lombardi Cancer Center at... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/95508/gods-crazy http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/92282/early-act Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:49:00 -0400 Maimah Karmo I was in my twenties when I began to take notice of all the breast cancer stuff that seemed to be everywhere at certain times of the year, and it was around this time that I began to be more conscious of the issue of breast cancer - of all the pink stuff and knowing that it was important to worry about it when you turned 40. Every time I heard of breast cancer, it was within the context of women getting it at age 40 and over, so did not think I... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/92282/early-act http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/79757/tigerlilly Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:32:00 -0400 Maimah Karmo Sometimes things happen in your life that you can't explain, like me getting breast cancer at 32...then with four words, "you have breast cancer", watching it all fall apart.  Nearly three years ago, I was in your shoes. I too, got that call that changed my life and turned my life upside down.  "what the heck?" I thought.  "Why is this happening?"  "What will happen to me?"  For months, I struggled with getting on top of... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/79757/tigerlilly http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/79756/foundation Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:30:00 -0400 Maimah Karmo I wanted to share some information about a resource for young women - before, during and after breast cancer - Tigerlily Foundation.  Tigerlily Foundation was created by a young breast cancer survivor for young breast cancer survivors - to educate, advocate for, empower and provide young women with hands on support and services, including meals, buddies, buddy bags, financial assistance, empowerment and people to connect with who are going... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/79756/foundation http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/63947/what-s-next Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:23:00 -0400 Maimah Karmo Okay, so you're going through this friggin' thing called breast cancer.  You're pissed, scared, unsure, sick, tired... bald, throwing up... shocked... are there any adjectives left unturned after Little Ms. BC visits our life?  I don't think so.    Since I've been diagnosed, a lot has happened. For one, I've become a crazy, wild out activist, reaching out to any and everyone who will listen, talking about young women and... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/63947/what-s-next http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/55481/hotline Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:16:00 -0500 Maimah Karmo An article came to my attention about the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program.  It has been in existence for more than 28 years, providing advice, support and screening to women with breast cancer.  Apparently, due to budget issues, it might be closed down.  What a shame.  I can't believe this is happening.  I have no personal affiliation with this organization... other than the fact that... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/55481/hotline http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/52434/normal Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:11:00 -0500 Maimah Karmo I was diagnosed with breast cancer over two years ago and ever since then, life has been a rollercoaster.   During treament, my life sort of fell apart, as life sometimes does when the unexpected happens.  One of the things that quickly became apparent to me as I went through treatment, though, was the importance of having a network of people who loved and supported me through.  My biggest supporter was my then 3-year old... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/643677/52434/normal