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Blood samples that could potentially be used to screen for cancer
July 30, 2022 Research Updates

Can a Blood Test Find Cancer Early?

A blood test that can detect cancer before any symptoms appear, and save lives as a result, is sometimes referred to as the “holy grail” of cancer research. Are we there yet?

June 11, 2022 Charity Reviews

Charity Review: METAvivor Research and Support

METAvivor Research and Support is dedicated to funding research that focuses on improving outcomes for stage IV metastatic breast cancer patients.

Best books about cancer
April 13, 2022 Book Reviews

10 Best Books About Cancer

My “top 10” list of the best books about cancer that I’ve read so far.

Woman of color discussing breast cancer disparities with a doctor
October 24, 2020 Access to Care

Ending Breast Cancer Disparities

One of the most critical breast cancer awareness messages is about the urgent need to end breast cancer disparities.

Medical cannabis products that can help in cancer care
September 29, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Medical Cannabis: How Can it Help in Cancer Care?

Cannabis and products derived from it can help cancer patients manage symptoms as well as side effects of treatment.

Examining how cancer patients can reduce their risk from COVID-19
August 29, 2020 Life After Diagnosis

Cancer Treatment and COVID-19: What Are the Risks?

Are cancer patients at increased risk for severe illness if they get COVID-19? What extra steps should they take to stay safe during the pandemic without delaying needed treatments?

Responding to questions about cancer research blogging in Summer 2020
July 25, 2020 Blogging

Summer 2020 Blogging Challenge

My answers to the questions in this year’s Summer Blogging Challenge from Nancy’s Point.

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.

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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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