Whenever high-profile people announce diagnosis of a serious disease, there is a very public "teachable moment" when millions of people are suddenly hungry to learn more about that condition. Robin Roberts' emotional announcement yesterday provides this opportunity in the world of breast cancer.
Today I'd like to contribute what I can to this moment. I will share the short list of information sources I've learned as a journalist offer the most dependable and unbiased patient information on...
Most people are diagnosed with breast cancer by a surgeon, usually a local surgeon recommended by their primary care doctor. Maybe the... Read more »
Today I learned that Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts was diagnosed with breast cancer. I wish her the best as she starts... Read more »
Pink ribbons will soon be flying on American Airlines planes. American Airlines, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the MD Anderson Cancer... Read more »
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... Read more »
I spent a recent late afternoon with a group of cancer buddies, women who’ve had–or have–breast cancer. The distinction is minor;... Read more »
Cancer patients often have trouble sleeping because of cancer symptoms or side effects of treatment. Treatment schedules and hospital stays can also... Read more »
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) released the findings of their I CAN: Investigating Caregivers' Attitudes and Needs survey. The survey... Read more »
Background Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a relatively rare type of breast cancer grows in the lymph vessels of the skin of the breast. Because... Read more »
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People needing both knees replaced can have both done at the same time (one-stage). Or they can enter the hospital two separate times (two-stage).... Read more »
A wake-up call The Center for Disease Control and Prevention predicted on Monday that the number of people who are clinically obese would climb to 42 percent by 2012 compared to the current 34 percent. Meanwhile, obesity-related illnesses...
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