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...According to a 2019 study from the Penn State Cancer Institute, cancer patients are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than the general population. The...

...In a sea of doctors, nurses, scans, and lab work, there is another important tool for patients right in their cancer center, the oncology social worker. I decided to interview...

...Every October we post all things breast cancer, but the reality is every nineteen seconds, somewhere in the world, someone is diagnosed, and approximately every twelve minutes someone dies of...

...No doubt you know sleep can be hard to achieve while living with advanced breast cancer (ABC): Poor sleep is an expected and “normal” outcome of living with cancer. Unfortunately...

...The last thing I ever thought I would need to purchase was a post-mastectomy bra. Now 7 years after my breast cancer treatment, my lingerie drawer is filled with the...

...Undergoing chemo is never something that people look forward to. But, with the right items, you can make an unpleasant experience much more manageable — and even comfortable. To find...

...Just like a child starting a new school, starting treatment at a new cancer center can be exciting as well as nerve-wracking. Where is everything? What are the rules? Which...

...Living with a health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises your...

...Fear is a tricky thing. We are confronted daily with things that instill fear inside us. There are, however, many layers to fear and our responses to it. So what...

...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

...Metastatic breast cancer is a physical disability, one that is recognized by the Social Security Administration. In other words, it is a condition that qualifies for financial benefits from the...

...When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2017, one of the major changes I noticed immediately was a lack of control. For someone Type A like me...

...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

...This idiom is one of those strange collections of words in the English language that has a meaning slightly different from the actual words themselves. It's only when I talk...

...The AnaOno Intimates #FearLess fashion show benefitting METAvivor seems years away, as I write this now only six weeks later. I can't believe what a different world it is today...

...Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...

...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...