PJ Hamel
Patient ExpertPJ Hamel is senior digital content editor and food writer at King Arthur Flour, and a James Beard award-winning author. A 16-year breast cancer survivor, her passion is helping women through this devastating disease. She manages a large and active online survivor support network based at her local hospital and shares her wisdom and experience with the greater community via HealthCentral.com.
Latest by PJ Hamel
Health Problems in Breast Cancer Survivors
You should feel great about making it through your breast cancer treatments, but as a survivor you'll also have to stay on guard for these other conditions.
Pleasure Without Guilt: Banana Bliss Soft-Serve
Even if you're following non-dairy, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, or no-added-sugar diets, you'll enjoy this smooth, creamy ice cream made with bananas.
3 Healthy Recipes Every Woman Should Try
We all want to eat healthier — but who has the time? Enjoy these fast, easy, and delicious recipes.
5 Fabulous Fiber-Rich Fall Foods
Fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar, and is key to good digestion. Yet most Americans get far from the recomended daily amount.
Breast Cancer Recurrence: Where Do You Stand?
Some breast cancer survivors can put fears of recurrence out of their minds, while others think about it every day. Which kind are you?
Moms With Breast Cancer: 10 Ways to Deal
As a mother, battling breast cancer is an overwhelming experience. Your very worst fear – deserting your children – becomes an all-too-real possibility.
Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis
A lung cancer diagnosis can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever deal with. Here’s how to take control.
How to Help Someone with Breast Cancer
Many of us know a woman with breast cancer, but do you know the best things you can do or say to help her through it? Here are 10 ways you can help.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Goodbyes
Someone you love has metastatic breast cancer, and it's time to say goodbye. Follow this advice for working through your emotions and being there at the end.
Blindsided By Cancer? Take a Deep Breath…
Diagnosed with cancer? Here's how to quickly achieve the calm, clear mind you need to move forward.