Breast Cancer

AnaOno is hosting their 4th annual New York Fashion Week show benefiting METAvivor.org. This year’s show is focused on bridging the gap throughout our community, from early-stage breast cancer patients and survivors to Stage IV breast cancer patients. We experience division in our lives so often these days, but the one separation we cannot afford is the fear that early-stage patients encounter when diagnosed with breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, and

Cure Today recently shared an article about the findings of a phase 3 clinical trial presented during the 2019 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). These findings showed that accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) may be as effective as whole breast irradiation (WBI) in preventing recurrence in patients with low risk early breast cancer. Survival and recurrence rates were similar among patients with breast cancer who either received accelerated partial breast irradiation

According to a recent article in Reuters Health, a new study suggests that patients with breast cancer who use supplements during chemotherapy may be at an increased risk of recurrence and death. Researchers report in the Journal of Oncology that the use of dietary supplements that boost levels of antioxidants, iron, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids appeared to lower the effectiveness of chemotherapy. Although doctors have advised patients not to take antioxidants during

By: Angelica Bryant, Marketing Content Coordinator American Breast Care is dedicated to helping women lead fuller lives after breast surgery. At ABC, we take pride in our commitment to the amazing women that we serve. Our goal is not only to provide high-quality products & education but to facilitate a positive & meaningful experience in the lives of those within our reach. One of the ways that we look to make that connection is through our Face of Inspiration Campaign and Contest. American

New research was recently reported on the effects of yoga in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. The researchers found that participating in weekly yoga sessions can help reduce nausea and sleep problems and improve wellbeing.  For the study, a diverse group of women with stage-I to -III breast cancer scheduled to undergo neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy at Mount Sinai Chelsea Cancer Center were randomly assigned to start yoga immediately (12 weekly 60-minute yoga classes,

A new analysis of a 50,000-participant study shows that the use of permanent hair dye or hair straightening chemicals were both associated with a higher risk for breast cancer than 'never use' - and the risks are particularly pronounced among black women. Medscape recently wrote an article about this study. "Hair products contain more than 5000 chemicals, including some with mutagenic and endocrine-disrupting properties such as aromatic amines," senior author Alexandra

By Krystal Brown, Insurance Coordinator at Dignity Products In October we received an Essentially Women email newsletter detailing Senator Duckworth’s visit to Second Act Mastectomy Boutique in Chicago. The gathering of breast cancer survivors and supporters was an inspiration. After reading the article I went and asked my boss, the owner of Dignity Products, Ondrea Meredith if she would like to host an event for the Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act. Ondrea was excited about the

By: Krista Barnett, Marketing Manager, medi USA This article was originally featured in the Third Quarter 2019 Essential Advantage. Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. In 2019, it's estimated that about 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be breast cancers.  The incidence of lymphedema post-breast cancer treatment varies from patient-to-patient depending on the severity of the treatment procedure, with the number

Dana Donofree, founder of AnaOno, shares some tips for providers to help patients overcome their feelings of being uncomfortable after surgery or any sort of treatment, and how these tips can help improve the lives of those affected by breast cancer.   We all know the struggles of trying to get everything checked off your to-do list, only to fall short and not get anything done at all. This is especially true if you’re having a hard day, not feeling well, or not feeling

A Florida woman is the first patient to kill off breast cancer with the help of a promising new vaccine. Lee Mercker, from the Jacksonville area, was diagnosed with a very early-stage form of breast cancer in March. She went to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville to start treatment, but her doctor asked if she’d like to try something else first: An experimental vaccine that aims to fight off early-stage breast cancer and prevent future occurrence.  Knutson said Mercker’s results were,