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April 28, 2023 Progress Against Cancer

Genetic Testing and Genomic Testing: What’s the Difference?

Genetic testing and genomic testing refer to the gathering of two different types of important information about the biology of a person’s cancer.

December 28, 2022 Progress Against Cancer

Looking Back at 2022: Top 5 Stories About Cancer Research and Cancer Care

My picks for five of the top cancer research stories of 2022.

October 15, 2022 Charity Reviews

6 Great Cancer Research Charities

A look at six highly rated national charities that engage primarily in cancer research.

August 22, 2013 Progress Against Cancer

Breast Cancer: Where Are We After Twenty Years?

In the last twenty years, there have been some advances in breast cancer treatment and many more women are screened each year, but these advances have not brought about transformational change in the way breast cancer is treated or in mortality from the disease.

August 14, 2013 Cancer Advocacy

My Breast Cancer Story

My life journey, especially since my second diagnosis of early stage breast cancer, has included learning the basics about the science of breast cancer, advocating for research funding and starting this blog.

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Welcome! I'm a cancer research advocate who was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 20 years ago at the age of 35. I write about developments in cancer research and a variety of cancer and health-related topics from the patient advocate perspective. Please sign up below to be notified when new posts are published. Thank you!
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