It’s estimated that 80% of all breast cancer is ER positive. While there is no good breast cancer, one draw back of Estrogen Receptor Positive breast cancer is that chemotherapy does not shut down your estrogen output enough, Tamoxifen (generally a five-year pill) or toremifene serves to block estrogen receptors from binding. If all else fails, there’s the oophorectomy (ovary removal). Nonetheless, when breast cancer of this type occurs in premenopausal women (diagnosed under

If you have a family history of osteoporosis as well as any of the treatments for breast cancer or ovarian shut down as cited in the graphic (above). We recommend you speak with your doctor about getting a DEXA scan. This scan is also known as a bone density test. This will help measure bone loss from a baseline and over time. If you are found to be on the decline (incurring bone loss) there are medications known as bisphosphonates to help prevent and treat osteoporosis: Fosa

Neuropathy is a term for pain or discomfort caused by damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is made up of several nerves that bring signals from the brain and spinal cord to other — or peripheral — parts of the body. Damage to these nerves can impact the way the body sends signals to muscles, joints, skin, and interior organs. This can cause pain, numbness, loss of sensation, and other symptoms. For people treated for breast canc

"It starts with recognizing that, as humans, we’re perfectly imperfect." -- Jen Fisher Yes, the struggle is real. Self-acceptance is a vital part of self-care. As survivors, we all share some common aspects of the cancer journey, which means we have already experienced unanticipated trauma. To add to this we are living in tough times. It's during these times that we are often harder on ourselves. Let's travel lite - by allowing ourselves to be human, our own best friend, and

Here is your opportunity to get involved in changing the world as we know it. While this is a diverse study and includes and invites every ethnicity. We all know that Communities of Color are under-represented (approximately 3% - 4%) in clinical trials and research studies. Notwithstanding, this has availed the opportunity for Communities of Color to be represented. We vow to empower you with KNOWLEDGE, HOPE, AND TRANSPARENCY. As such, we will host a virtual meeting on a publ

Parenting through treatment can be a difficult feat especially for single parents. Children can sense when something is wrong. Explaining to a child the what, how and why to their understanding may be the initial challenge depending on the child's age. The news can and may incite fear and mixed emotions regardless. We, being strong advocates for support systems and mental health would recommend reaching out to a family member or close friend to assist with certain physical ne