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Genetic Susceptibility Testing for hereditary breast/ovarian, colorectal/endometrial, pancreatic and melanoma cancers has been available to the general public for about 13 years. One of the most common types of genetic testing is BRACAnalysis. This has become part of the diagnostic … Continue reading
Breast cancer represents less than 1% of all cancers in men, making it extremely rare. However, it tends to be diagnosed at later stages than breast cancer in men, possibly because of low awareness by both the general population and … Continue reading
That sentence scared me more than anything I ever heard, but I could not let her know how I felt. Then the news got even worse: MY WIFE HAD BREAST CANCER! Years before, a good friend had breast cancer and … Continue reading
Hearing the words “You have breast cancer” must be one of the worst experiences a person can face. Breast cancer is a life-threatening event, which can be emotionally and physically overwhelming not only for the individual, but for her family … Continue reading
The American Psychological Association Help Center states that “caring and supportive relationships are the most significant factor” in resilience. These relationships are further described as those that “create love and trust, provide role models, and offer people encouragement and reassurance.” Our … Continue reading