Summer 2020 Blogging Challenge
My answers to the questions in this year’s Summer Blogging Challenge from Nancy’s Point.
Author: Lisa DeFerrari
I'm a cancer research advocate who was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 20 years ago at age 35. I write about developments in cancer research from the patient perspective on my blog, After 20 Years.
What Do Young Women and Men Need to Know About Breast Cancer?
Young women and men will feel the most impact from policy changes that could affect everything from their risk of getting breast cancer to their ability to access potential life-saving treatments.
Cancer and COVID-19: Latest Helpful Resources
Adding to the information in my most recent post, more helpful resources on coping with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer and Coping With the COVID-19 Crisis: Helpful Resources
Resources that provide helpful information on coping with cancer and the COVID-19 crisis.
Ending Surprise Medical Billing
Many cancer patients are receiving unexpected bills from out-of-network providers after surgery.
6 Frequently Used Cancer Terms: What Do They Actually Mean?
In cancer language, it’s not unusual for the medical or scientific meaning of a term to be different from the way the same word is understood in everyday language.
Toxic Exposures and Cancer Risk: Findings From Two Recent Studies
Findings from two recent studies about exposures to endocrine disrupters and the potential impact on our health.
Highlights From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2019
Top “take-home” highlights from the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act would waive the lengthy waiting periods that currently prevent individuals with advanced breast cancer from receiving timely access to care.
Supporting Breast Cancer Charities: A Better Way
A look at seven of the most highly rated national charities that serve those affected by breast cancer.
After 20 Years 