by Elyce Neuhauser | Jun 21, 2023 | LIVING with Breast Cancer
Although it’s become alarmingly common to see breast cancer in older women, about nine percent of women diagnosed with the disease are under 40. Knowing the risk factors and symptoms for any woman is of utmost importance, but so is self-care. If you suspect something,...
by Elyce Neuhauser | May 19, 2023 | Caregiver Stories, LIVING with Breast Cancer
How to Cope When a Family Member Has Breast Cancer: Communication is Key Families that engage in conversations about cancer have healthier relationships. Research studies show that important dialogues can ease the burden that a cancer diagnosis precipitates, by...
by Elyce Neuhauser | Dec 20, 2022 | Our Blog
It’s no secret that using self-care techniques are helpful for healthy living. After a cancer diagnosis, it’s an imperative part of daily recovery. Many of those with a breast cancer diagnosis recognize they can rely on additional sources outside their doctors’...
by Elyce Neuhauser | Oct 18, 2022 | Male Breast Cancer
In 2010, there was nary a word written, much less spoken, about men’s breast cancer. There are no local support groups, specified days of awareness, no literature on websites, or conversations amongst friends. So when Bronx native Michael Singer received his diagnosis...
by Elyce Neuhauser | Oct 5, 2022 | LIVING with Breast Cancer, Our Blog, Uncategorized
If you’ve never heard of lymphedema, you are not alone. The National Cancer Institute calls this condition “one of the most poorly understood, relatively underestimated, and least researched complications of cancer or its treatment.” Approximately 20-30% of breast...