Cancer Research and Medical Updates
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I’m A Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor And One Of The 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews Who Carry The Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Mutation
I’m Madeline Benjamin. I live in Kansas City with my husband Jay, our 3-year-old daughter, Eden, our doodle, Marshall and…
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Is Your Cancer Likely to Come Back? Know More About Your Risk for Recurrence With Natera Oncology
If you have been treated for breast or ovarian cancer, you may worry about the possibility that your cancer may…
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Why Wait? Now is the Best Time to Get Your Mammogram
In a normal year, it can be difficult to prioritize your health. The pandemic has certainly added to the challenge,…
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Defining Dense Breasts and How to Care for Them
Dense breasts are fairly common. In fact, slightly more women have them than don’t. Still, many women are confused about…
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10 Things Cancer Taught Me As A Survivor And An Oncology Social Worker
Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer 11 years ago I had a lot of theoretical knowledge of what being…
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Cryoablation of breast cancer: a promising new treatment option on the horizon
Breast cancer is a disease wrought with emotion that can leave behind both visible and unseen scars. The physical and…
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What is an Appeal?
Insurance claims can be challenging and confusing to navigate. The following tips will help you learn more about what an…
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Genetic Testing Is Key To Both Early Detection And Hope
Scott was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on a Friday afternoon in November of 2004, kicking off one of the worst…
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The Importance of Early Cancer Screening
I turned 40 in April of 2020. I scheduled my first annual mammogram for June, figuring I would check it…
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Q&A From Genetics Webinar: Beyond BRCA: Myths and Facts about Your Cancer Risk (December 9, 2020)
Thank you for attending our genetics webinar. Below are questions that were submitted before and during the webinar. Some questions…
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Step/Tier Medication Formularies as an Access Barrier in treatment
Another important aspect of treatment is your Medication Formulary. These are lists of what are considered “covered” medications by your…
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Tips to Avoid Common Access Barriers
Navigating health insurance coverage can be challenging and confusing. The following tips will help you learn more about how to…
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Living Life With Triple Negative Breast Cancer
I was 31. I had a 2-year-old. I was 6 months pregnant. I had cancer. I remember it all happened…
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What You Need To Know About Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Medical Oncologist and Director, Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Projects at NYP/Lawrence Hospital, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University…
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How to Disclose an Invisible Disability at Work
Thanks to changes in workplace laws and policies, having a disability does not preclude one from having a successful and…
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Advances in the Treatment of Triple-negative Breast Cancer
There are promising developments in the treatment of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), as new protocols, drugs and advances in immunotherapy…
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Cording: the Mystery Unraveled!
Breast cancer treatment seems to be full of unexpected “surprises,” and one high on that list is “cording” (or Axillary…
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Environmental Exposures and Breast Cancer: What’s in our Personal Care Products?
Are you being exposed to toxins that may increase your risk of breast cancer? Chemicals found in personal care products…
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Environmental Exposures and the link to Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Exposure to Outdoor Pesticides
Spring is around the corner and we welcome the revitalization of budding leaves, flowers and grass. During this time of…
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Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery — Especially When it Comes to Expensive Medications
Receiving a diagnosis of a serious, chronic condition can feel as though you’ve been punched in the gut. The second…
