Breakthrough technique images breast tumors in 3-D with great clarity, reduced radiation

Breakthrough technique images breast tumors in 3-D with great clarity, reduced radiation

Imaging technique that may help in diagnosing and following tumors in the future

Vegetable-derived compound effective in treating triple-negative breast cancer, research suggests

Vegetable-derived compound effective in treating triple-negative breast cancer, research suggests

Lack of sleep found to be a new risk factor for aggressive breast cancers

Lack of sleep found to be a new risk factor for aggressive breast cancers

Exercise, even mild physical activity, may reduce breast cancer risk

Here is an interesting article that came out recently.....

Exercise, even mild physical activity, may reduce breast cancer risk

New target, new drug in breast cancer

New target, new drug in breast cancer

Probiotics can reduce risk of diarrhea caused by antibiotics, study finds

Probiotics can reduce risk of diarrhea caused by antibiotics, study finds

Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers, study suggests

Vitamin E in diet protects against many cancers, study suggests

Injectable contraceptives linked to breast cancer risk in younger women

Injectable contraceptives linked to breast cancer risk in younger women

Eating cruciferous vegetables may improve breast cancer survival

Here's a recent link for continuing a healthy diet



Eating cruciferous vegetables may improve breast cancer survival

Another reason to eat citrus

Just came across an article about eating citrus decreasing the risk of having a stroke,
sponsored by the National Institutes of Health...


Aedín Cassidy, Eric B. Rimm, Éilis J. O'Reilly, Giancarlo Logroscino, Colin Kay, Stephanie E. Chiuve, and Kathryn M. Rexrode. Dietary Flavonoids and Risk of Stroke in Women. Stroke, February 23 2012

Books

Within the past week two patients gave me books related to breast cancer: Reconstructing Aphrodite by Terry Lorant and Places in the Bone by Dine... both very moving and I was certainly appreciative

Facebook

One of our patients from the practice posted a facebook page recently about her experience with breast cancer and breast reconstruction... it was very inspirational! Thank you!