Evidence Update: Impact of Walking on Breast Cancer Recurrence
Exercise has the potential to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence and improved survival by about 40%. Physical activity recommendations include achieving 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise per week, stretching, and strengthening major muscle groups at least 2 times per week. However, studies show that less than 13% […]
Patient Perspective: George
“You have Breast Cancer”! Those words strike fear in the hearts of women who hear it – and the men too! While less than 1% of men get breast cancer, the diagnosis is no less devastating! In my case, it was even more shocking for me because the breast cancer diagnosis came 10 months after […]
Patient Perspective: Amy
I am a stay at home mom, and when not on homework/bus stop duty, I enjoy walking with friends for exercise and company, creating photo books of family adventures, and hanging out with my husband to catch up on our similar tastes in tv and movies. I also like reading all the survivorship stories and learning […]
Evidence Update: Dental Health During & After Cancer Treatment
Once given the life-altering diagnosis of breast cancer, the furthest thing from the patient’s mind may be dental care. Planning for the oral health needs of the patient before chemotherapy or radiation therapy begins will improve outcomes and lower the risk of side-effects. Professional oral health care is a vital component to healthy oral habits […]
