Making Sense of the Most Current Breast Screening Recommendations

  Over the years we have heard a variety of differing opinions when it comes to breast cancer screening.  It can be confusing to know at what age we should start screening and what kinds of screening are appropriate based more »

Does Soy Pose a Breast Cancer Risk?

                There has been a lot of news attention about it and you have probably heard a family member or friend talking about it – the connection between soy and cancer.  More specifically, many people were worried for a time more »

Can Weight Loss Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

It has been shown in a variety of studies that a obesity has been shown to be a risk factor for cancer.  The American Cancer Society points out just how highly connected obesity and cancer are, ” An estimated 1 more »

Coping With Your Child’s Cancer Diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis is frightening and upsetting at any age but when children are diagnosed with cancer it is overwhelming and heartbreaking.  Dealing with cancer at any age is not easy but when a child is diagnosed with cancer, parents more »

Aspirin May Help Lower Risk of Death in Prostate Cancer Patients

Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that affects only men, particularly later in life.  It is the second most common form of cancer among men (skin cancer is first) and the American Cancer Society shares some startling statistics, “About more »

Is How You Are Preparing Your Meat Increasing your Risk of Cancer?

A diet with a limited red meat intake has always been recommended by physicians.  Red meat, at its core, is not bad for you but too much of it may lead to health problems such as heart disease or an more »

Coping With Cancer During the Holidays

The holidays are a time of being with family and friends, a time of joy and celebration.  For many who have been recently diagnosed with cancer, or who are undergoing treatment for cancer, the holidays can be a particularly difficult more »

How To Make a “Chemo Care Package”

When your friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer and going through chemotherapy you want to do everything you can to lend your support and help.  There are many small ways to help but sometimes it is the thoughtful more »

Do Antioxidants Actually Accelerate Cancer Growth?

We hear so much about the benefits of antioxidants but could they pose a risk to cancer patients?  Antioxidants are molecules that can help prevent or delay some forms of cell damage.  Antioxidants are touted as important in treating and more »

What Does It Mean to Have a Genetic Predisposition to Cancer?

When we hear about a genetic predisposition for cancer we probably all wonder – do we have it?  It seems that a lot of discussion about a genetic predisposition for breast cancer takes place in the media but there are more »