Archive for Breast Cancer Articles
My Fight With Breast Cancer
By:Lena Jordan
“I was sick but I had laughter in my heart. I couldn’t let cancer get control of my spirit because I knew I would dwindle if it did.”
Lena Jordan danced at a Thanksgiving Dinner held by the Sisters Network of Northeast Florida just a few days after her mastectomy, much to the surprise of those around her. That’s because Jordan faced her breast cancer diagnosis with a fierce combination of faith and determination.
The Color Pink
The Color Pink
Four Women – Four Stories – One Amazing Message
By Virginia J. Pillsbury
If you see more pink than usual this month it’s because October is breast cancer awareness month and pink is the color for that support. Awareness is essential because breast cancer is the most common cancer in women – and it strikes young and old alike. The earlier it is detected, the greater the chance for survival. “We are detecting it so much earlier due to the advancements in technology and that’s the reason why about 95 percent of breast cancer patients survive it,” says Jeri Millard, who runs “In the Pink,” a new boutique for women living with cancer. It is located at 522 North Third St., Jacksonville, Beach. www.jaxinthepink.com.
Pushing Forward through Breast Cancer
Pushing Forward through Breast Cancer
From prevention and detection to treatment and reconstruction, the latest data and technological advancements bring more hope to patients affected by breast cancer
By Heather Morgan, APR
Sometimes the simple things make the biggest difference – even in breast cancer prevention.
Now, recent data reinforces the importance of healthy lifestyle choices in reducing the risk of breast cancer development, explains Edith A. Perez, M.D., medical oncologist and director of the Mayo Center’s Breast Clinic. Moreover, the latest studies reveal that regular exercise and a healthy weight also lower the risk of cancer recurrence.
My Fight with Breast Cancer-Ashley Harris
Ashley Harris
“I can never ever be the same as I was before I was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. I never want to be.”
Ashley Harris is a critical care nurse, wife and mom. At age 26, she is also a breast cancer survivor. She has no family history of breast cancer; her doctor told her that her self exams saved her life.
