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Medical Review:Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, DNP, APN, AOCN Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/testing In breast cancer precision medicine, testing can include: Screening tests based on your unique risk factors Genetic tests for inherited mut...

Medical Review:Regina Hampton, MD, FACS Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/types-breast-cancer Although there’s a tendency to talk about breast cancer as one disease, it is actually a group of diseases that are related because they originate...

Medical Review: LBBC Staff Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/treatments  Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, breast reconstruction. Today, breast cancer treatment is more complicated than e...

Medical Review: Zanetta Lamar, MD Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/types-breast-cancer/metastatic-breast-cancer  Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancer cells spread to other parts of the body. Metastatic breast cancer describes a typ...

In the days immediately following a breast cancer diagnosis, lots of different emotions can come up, and some of them can feel intense — fear, sadness, anger, and numbness are all normal and expected responses to an abnormal situation! Tests, treatment decis...

Telling a loved one that you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer can be one of the hardest moments of your life. If you have children, you may be very concerned about how to help them feel supported while you’re undergoing treatment. And if you have a partn...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/wellness-body-image A breast cancer diagnosis can bring a flood of feelings about how your life and your body may change. It may be impossible to imagine a sense of “normal” – and it’s true. This is not norm...

Side effects are unwanted reactions to medical treatments. If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, treating the cancer is the top priority. At the same time, side effects can impact your life in challenging ways. For many people, side effects ...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/financial-matters For many people a breast cancer diagnosis also brings financial burdens. People are living longer, fuller lives after a cancer diagnosis than they have in the past. The reason for this is ...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/your-journey/living-with-metastatic-breast-cancer Information and support to move forward A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can feel like a shock to the system. If you’ve recently been diagnosed, we know that you may be exp...

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Article: https://www.lbbc.org/community/breast-cancer-helpline When you're ready to talk, we're ready to listen. The Breast Cancer Helpline connects you to a trained volunteer who has been diagnosed with breast cancer for emotional support, guidance, and h...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/financial-help-resources For many people being treated for breast cancer, paying for care can cause stress. Every test, doctor visit, hospital stay, and treatment adds up, even if you have good health coverage. If you don’t hav...

Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-us/what-we-do/lbbc-fund Breast cancer can be expensive. We're here to help. For many people with breast cancer, the high cost of treatment and care can be very stressful. Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) has expanded o...

Medically reviewed by: Kandia N. Lewis, PhD What Are the Benefits of Reading to My Toddler? Kids who hear a lot of language do better in school. And being read to is one of the best ways to hear language. Reading to toddlers sets the foundation for later in...

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Look for these potential signs and symptoms... Blue or purple fingernails and lips Unresponsiveness to voice or touch Pinpoint-sized pupils Recognizing an Opioid Overdose When a person overdoses, breathing will slow dangerously ...

Lakeview Behavioral Health provides behavioral health care services for adults, adolescents, and children in need. Our compassionate and experienced staff take the time to understand each client’s struggles, goals, preferences, and expectations, tailoring a tr...

Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Youth According to the Surgeon General's Report Facing Addiction in America, the misuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs is a growing problem in the United States. Although substance misuse can occur at any...

By Lindsay CurtisMedically reviewed by Brian H. Wetchler, DO For full paper, refer to: https://www.verywellhealth.com/long-term-effects-of-alcohol-8640757 From a glass of wine with dinner to a night out with friends or a celebratory toast, alcohol consumptio...