Day: February 24, 2016

Women with genetic mutations involving genes  BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 face difficult decisions once the mutation is known. We’ve previously posted information on the

Sometimes the statistics and facts related to breast cancer can be numbing and overwhelming. As reported in the New York Times yesterday and previously discussed

Not only can a routine mammogram save lives, screening mammograms for younger women may save a world of aches in terms of treatment. According to

A recent article in the New York Times caught our eye – and maybe yours too.   Those who know us recognize that we are

We’re all fans of get-up get-going. It’s a passion for life that drives us to work hard, play hard and be our best. But sometimes,

One of the primary reasons we ask women to get their annual screening mammograms and clinical breast exams is because breast cancer can be sneaky.

The news media pretty thoroughly covered the news of Angelina Jolie’s breasts when she had a prophylactic mastectomy after finding she carried a BRCA gene mutation.

Knowing your breasts includes knowing your breast cancer risks. When it comes to risk factors for breast cancer, there are ones which are modifiable (like

When it comes to basic breast health, it really is as simple as one-two-three. There are three primary people you can look to for your

Breast cancer. We hate it. Yet we write about it all the time, because we feel that knowledge is power. Speaking of what was treated