What My Patients Are Asking: How Will the Supreme Court’s Decision on BRCA Genes Affect Me?
By Brian Wojciechowski, M.D. on May 21st, 2013 Categories: NewsOn April 15th, 2013, the Supreme Court heard a challenge by a group of scientists to Myriad Genetics’ patent of the BRCA1 and 2 genes. On May 14, actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie revealed that she’d had a preventive double mastectomy because testing had shown her to be positive for the BRCA1 mutation, bringing further attention to the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision.
Everyone has BRCA1 …
A New Day: From Diagnosis to Dance!
By Patricia San Pedro on April 10th, 2013 Categories: News, The Breast Cancer JourneyApril 10, 2008 – April 10, 2013
Five years ago today I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My life has been one big whirl-a-twirl ride, filled with roller coaster loops, turns, and rolls, ever since. There have been extreme highs and a few menacing death drops. Yes, breast cancer took me for a ride and changed my life forever; yet, I wouldn’t change a thing.…
The Mammography Debate
By Dr. Marisa Weiss on February 19th, 2013 Categories: NewsConfused by all the fighting over the value of mammography? There’s been an active — even fierce — debate about the value of mammography, especially since the November 2009 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations to change screening guidelines to every other year starting at age 50. Breastcancer.org has been a strong proponent of the current guidelines of annual mammography starting at age 40 for …
What My Patients Are Asking: How Bad Is the Flu This Year?
By Brian Wojciechowski, M.D. on January 30th, 2013 Categories: Day-to-Day Matters, NewsThe rumor going around the hospital right now is that this flu* season is unusually bad. My colleagues and I have definitely seen some pretty sick patients. When Burt Reynolds ended up in a Florida ICU with the flu, my patients started to take notice.
So how bad is the flu this year?
First of all, we don’t really know yet because flu season typically …
Recommended Resource: Cancer and Careers
By Kris Conner on August 29th, 2012 Categories: Community Knowledge, NewsI have been writing for Breastcancer.org for almost five years now, and while most of my work has focused on the medical aspects of breast cancer (tests, treatments, etc.), I’ve also written about some of the practical and emotional concerns women face — from sharing their diagnosis with family and friends to staying on track with treatments. Just a quick look at our discussion boards …
