Evidence Update: Financial Burden of Breast Cancer
The Financial Burden of Breast Cancer A recent study examined the financial impact of lymphedema following a diagnosis of breast cancer. Researchers in Australia surveyed 361 women who had either breast cancer without lymphedema (209 patients) or breast cancer with lymphedema (152 patients). The results showed that both breast cancer and lymphedema result in significant out-of-pocket financial costs borne by women during and after treatment. For […]
Nutrition Q&A: Winter Squash
Q: Is there much nutritional value in winter squash? A: Think antioxidants and more! If I asked you to name a food rich in antioxidants, I bet you wouldn’t think to mention winter squash. Usually, green leafy vegetables get all the credit for providing the bulk of antioxidants in your diet, and most people are […]
Nutrition Q&A: Vitamin D in the Winter
What can I do to maintain adequate levels of Vitamin D in the winter months? Winter is right around the corner which means colder weather, shorter days and less outside time. Less time spent outside means less sun exposure, and less sun exposure leads to lower vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is known as the […]
Radio Interview: Georgia News Network Feb 2018
TurningPoint Featured Rebecca Cowens-Alvarado, TurningPoint Executive Director, and Robyn Cohen, TurningPoint patient, volunteer and advocate, chat with John Clark of Georgia News Network, about TurningPoint’ mission, services, history and programs.  Robyn shares her story of how TurningPoint was in fact, her turning point!
