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What Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Should Expect
Mar 28, 2013:
You've just been diagnosed with breast cancer and there are a million things running through your mind. Dr. Jay Harness has first hand experience of how patients feel, and what they should consider and think about to help them through this time in their lives. It may be easier said than done, but finding support is key.
What To Choose: Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy?
Mar 26, 2013:
For women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, making the decision to go through with a lumpectomy versus a mastectomy has been a difficult choice. But remembering that in most cases there is no proven fact that there is no difference in long-term survival between the two.
What Is A Benign Tumor?
Mar 14, 2013:
When it comes to cancer hearing the word benign is a good thing! Benign means non-cancerous, plain and simple. Watch as Dr. Jay Harness describes the meaning of benign and what types of tumors and lymph nodes they categorize as non-cancerous. Knowledge is power!
Your First Radition Oncologist Appointment
Mar 12, 2013:
The thought of what to expect when you visit your radiation oncologist for the first time may be daunting. But Dr. Brian Lawenda talks about what you should expect and what information you'll receive to make the most of your time spent with them.
LIVE Google+Hangout, 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST: Environmental Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Mar 1, 2013:
This week on the BreastCancerAnswers LIVE Google+ Hangout, they will be discussing breast cancer risk & the environment! Dr. Harness will be sitting down with Dr. Victoria Maizes, the Executive Director for Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.
LIVE Google+Hangout, 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST: Male Breast Cancer Survivor, Bret Miller
Feb 14, 2013:
We hear many stories of women who are affected by breast cancer each day, but this is a disease that doesn't affect only women but men too.
Caregivers Are Silent Heroes
Dec 17, 2012:
Rob Harris most recently wrote a book consisting of 70 essential tip caregivers of breast cancer patients should know. Turning the events in his and his wife's cancer story into tips to help himself, he realized what he was learning could also help other new caregivers too.
Caregivers Need Support Too
Dec 4, 2012:
You are not alone. We understand that caregivers are going through as much stress and need as much support as breast cancer patients do too. There are definitely support groups for patients but it's also important to look out for workshops, programs and resources for caregivers also to ease and relieve their minds.
Talking About Your Family's History
Nov 29, 2012:
Talk of breast cancer and the possible family history of it is never a comfortable subject. But preparing family memories of their family history is a must.
Ethnicity & Breast Cancer
Nov 28, 2012:
Did you know that some ethnic grops have a higher rate of mutations when it comes to the breast cancer gene? Watch and learn as Kimberly Banks gives us a heads up about the specific ethnic groups that have these higher rates of mutation that give them a higher risk to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Some of these groups include Eastern Europeans and Jews. Knowledge is POWER!
How Does A Woman's Diagnosis Affect Her Daughter?
Nov 27, 2012:
We've all heard that breast cancer is genetic but how do we know how much it can really affect us? Listen as Dr. Jay Harness speaks with Genetic Counselor, Kimberly Banks, about the increased risks of breast cancer.
Laughter Is The Best Medicine For Breast Cancer
Nov 16, 2012:
Laughter is always the best medicine! It may seem like it's the end of the world an you have to put your serious game face on but fighting breast cancer doesn't mean you can't have it with a little humor.
LIVE Google+Hangout, 7pm ET/4pm PT: Caring For A Loved One
Oct 28, 2012:
Is someone in your life fighting breast cancer? Help make their journey easier by being the best caregiver you can. In this Sunday's LIVE G+ Hangout, we'll have a panel of caregivers sharing advice from their own experience. Please SHARE! Sunday Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET
