When I hear the words “breast cancer” on the national news, my ears naturally perk up. What’s up? A new drug? A research breakthrough?Or another celebrity diagnosis?Unfortunately, today it was the latter. TV news anchors tonight confirmed that Amy Mickelson, wife of wildly popular pro golfer Phil Mickelson, has breast cancer.... Read more
Worried about a lump in your breast? Breast lumps can be caused by a number of other factors besides breast cancer. While breast lumps should always be taken seriously, these FAQS may help you determine just how quickly you should get to the doctor.Q. My breasts were feeling really painful, especially the right one, so I went to the doctor. She... Read more
Sometimes, my heart is so full of joy that I feel it might burst out of my chest. Sometimes, my heart is so heavy with sadness for everything I‘ve lost that I can barely move. And sometimes, I feel both ways at the same time.
– Not Done Yet: Living Through Breast Cancer
Laurie Kingston has posted regularly to this site, offering... Read more
Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” has been appearing all over the news lately. It’s supposed to improve your brain, cut your risk of cardiac disease and stroke, and ward off fibromyalgia. It may even lessen your chance for issues as wide-ranging as multiple sclerosis and depression.And what about breast cancer? Will... Read more
All of us, at one time or another, have had nipple issues. Perhaps it’s discharge, with clear, milky, dark, or even bloody fluid leaking (or being squeezed) out. Often it’s pain—anything from slight sensitivity to a burning soreness. And sometimes it’s a rash, what looks like an infection, or even an inversion, when your... Read more