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Reviewing the charity, The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research.
April 2, 2021 Charity Reviews

Charity Review: The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research

The Hope Foundation directly supports clinical trials research conducted through the SWOG Cancer Research Network.

Reviewing "Radical" by Kate Pickert
March 17, 2021 Book Reviews

The Breast Cancer Conundrum: Review of “Radical” by Kate Pickert

In “Radical”, Kate Pickert tells the story of how our approach to breast cancer has evolved over the decades, and the impact that our “culture” has had on that history.

Dealing with the financial toxicity of cancer treatment
February 24, 2021 Life After Diagnosis

The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: Proposed Solutions and Resources

Some of the ways that policy makers, medical providers and patients can reduce the financial toxicity of cancer treatment.

Two young women of color sharing knowledge about breast cancer
July 16, 2020 Cancer Risk

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.

Reviewing resources that provide information on cancer and coping with the Covid-19 pandemic
April 4, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

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.

Reviewing resources that provide information on cancer and coping with the Covid-19 crisis
March 23, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Cancer and Coping With the COVID-19 Crisis: Helpful Resources

Resources that provide helpful information on coping with cancer and the COVID-19 crisis.

Large surprise bills for breast cancer surgery
February 27, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Ending Surprise Medical Billing

Many cancer patients are receiving unexpected bills from out-of-network providers after surgery.

Learning about the meanings of frequently used cancer terms
January 30, 2020 Communication

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 leading to development of breast cancer
January 16, 2020 Cancer Risk

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.

Research findings being presented at the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
December 18, 2019 Research Updates

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 will be considered by Congress
November 2, 2019 Access to Care

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.

Donating to breast cancer charities that give support to patients or fund research
October 9, 2019 Charity Reviews

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.

Developing treatments for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in laboratory
September 12, 2019 Research Updates

Targeted Treatments for Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer

There were some noteworthy developments this year in targeted therapies for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

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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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