Archive - August 2018

The rarest, but also the most aggressive and hard to treat form of breast cancer, is known as triple negative. For this type of cancer, researchers have so far been unable to identify markers that can classify patients by prognosis or probability of responding to different treatments. Researchers from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) are now publishing in Nature Communications a successful classification of triple breast cancer patients, which for the first time discriminates

  Breakthrough research shows that primary breast cancer has the ability to "essentially shut down its own spread." These findings may help "freeze" cancer cells before they get chance to form secondary tumors. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), in the United States, a total of 266,120 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. Almost 41,000 of these cases will result in death. However, as the NCI show, the number of breast cancer deaths

Red spots on the breast are usually symptoms of a rash or other skin condition. Less commonly, they can also be a visual sign of breast cancer. Being able to recognize the early signs of breast cancer can allow for earlier diagnosis and treatment and improve a person's outlook. In this article, we look at whether red spots or a rash on the breast can be a sign of breast cancer. We also cover other possible causes of red spots on the breast and when to see a doctor. Are

Among the many reasons attendees choose to come to the Focus Conference, best of industry education usually ranks at the top. This year, we are excited to announce that we will be offering two different keynote sessions on Sunday and Monday morning. We will kick off the conference with Jenn Junk, Executive Director of Recovery on Water. Jenn was referred to us by a fellow Essentially Women member who felt all members would gain from the opportunity to network with Jenn and learn about ways to

Monday, February 4, 2019, 9:00 – 10:15 AM Keynote: If Disney Ran Your Company, Louis Feuer, President, Dynamic Seminars & Consulting Speaker Bio: Louis Feuer, MA, MSW is President of Dynamic Seminars & Consulting. Louis has been training and educating the healthcare industry for close to 35 years. He has been a social worker/case manager, referral source, hospital administrator and the director of professional development for one of the nation’s largest home care companies. Louis

Sunday, February 3, 2019, 8:00-9:30 AM Keynote: Exercise & Life After Cancer, Jenn Junk, Executive Directory, Recovery on Water Speaker Bio: Jenn founded Recovery on Water with Sue Ann Glaser in 2008. As a board member, a coach and the Executive Director of ROW®, Jenn has led the organization since its infancy. She brings her nonprofit background and coaching experience to manage the coaches, budget, assess programs and run the organization with the guidance of the Board Chair and Board

The costs of breast cancer treatment and follow-up care can be a financial strain for a number of people and their families, even with health insurance. Besides the cost of the treatment itself, you also may be facing extra expenses for travelling to and from a treatment center, child care while you’re having treatment, or lower income because you had to take time off from work. Then there is the cost of treating and/or managing long-term side effects, such as lymphedema or peripheral neuropathy. One

About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child. Genes are short segments of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) found in chromosomes. DNA contains the instructions for building proteins. And proteins control the structure and function of all the cells that make up your body. Think of your genes as an instruction manual for cell growth and function. Abnormalities in the DNA are like typographical errors. They may provide the wrong

A breast lump or mass is just one of the possible signs of breast cancer in men or women. Breast cancer can cause several additional changes to the skin on and around the breast. Anyone who notices any of these changes should see a doctor. In some cases, breast cancer may not cause any symptoms, but a doctor will identify a mass on a mammogram. Screening for breast cancer as recommended by a doctor can help detect this condition in its earliest and most treatable stage. In this

The cover of the Aug. 15, 1993, issue of The New York Times Magazine.CreditAndrew Sondern/The New York Times Times Insider delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how news, features and opinion come together at The New York Times. When the artist and activist Joanne Motichka took the self-portrait that appeared on the Aug. 15, 1993, cover of The New York Times Magazine, she was 39 years old. Ms. Motichka — who goes, Cher-like, by Matuschka — had been told she had breast