When Is the Right Time To Begin Teaching Girls about Breast Health?
Some moms have tried having this talk when their girls are in high school. This is still a giggly age, though. (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)
Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles - February 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. Source Type: news
Another Reason to Watch Your Waistline in the New Year!
And I don’t mean watching it get bigger, either! (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)
Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles - February 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. Source Type: news
Resolution Time: What You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
So the holidays are over, your tummy is (extra) full, you have celebrated with friends and family, eating more than usual and probably drinking more than usual too. (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)
Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles - February 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. Source Type: news
February 4 Is World Cancer Day
In June 2011, there were 12 million cancer survivors in the US. and just 6 months later this number grew to 13.7 million. By 2020, the number will swell to 22 million--and 23 percent of those cancer survivors are people who have survived breast ca... (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)
Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles - February 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. Source Type: news
Heart Health and Breast Cancer
Research was conducted at the University of Alabama confirming that early menopause (defined as an onset before age 46) doubled the risk of a woman having a heart attack or stroke. (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)
Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles - January 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. Source Type: news
Radiation for Childhood Cancers Increases Breast Cancer Risk
It's tough enough for a child to have to endure a cancer diagnosis and its treatment, but it has become increasingly apparent that radiation during childhood can be a gift that keeps on giving--except that the gift is not a good one (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)
Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles - January 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. Source Type: news
Start the New Year Off with Plans for a Healthier You!
Most people make New Year's resolutions during this time of year. Then, unfortunately, most break those resolutions within 3 months. (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)
Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles - January 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Lillie Shockney, R.N., M.A.S. Source Type: news
