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Medical Review: Regina Hampton, MD, FACS Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/what-is-breast-cancer/what-causes-breast-cancer If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it’s normal to want to know what causes breast canc...

https://www.flowhair.org/  Empowering Lives Through Hair. Our Vision We envision a world where everyone experiencing hair loss feels hopeful and powerful. By providing free personalized wigs for people on low-income and ongoing community support, we strive ...

https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-global-causes/childhood-cancer  Childhood cancer Lions and Leos, with the support of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), provide support for the needs of children and families affected by childhood cancer thro...

Medical Review:Generosa Grana, MD, FACP Article: https://www.lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer/symptoms While symptoms and signs are words we often hear being used interchangeably, they’re actually different things. According to medical oncologist Pallav Mehta,...

Medically reviewed by: Melanie L. Pitone, MD For most kids, body odor is part of growing up. Kids start to have body odor around the time puberty starts and hormones change. Usually, this happens when females are 8–13 years old, and males are 9–14. But it can...

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...

Medically reviewed by: Lisa M. Buckloh, PhD Are there any parents who haven't felt complete and utter love for their toddler and, at the same time, frustration and anger? Our beloved little ones test our nerves because they're testing boundaries all around t...

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Toddlers learn new skills and test boundaries every day. This can make for some trying moments. Learn how to encourage good behavior, handle tantrums, and keep your cool.

Medically reviewed by: Krishna Wood White, MD, MPH Periods can cause some uncomfortable symptoms. Most of the time, there's no reason for concern. But some problems need care from a doctor. Here's how to help your daughter cope with most period problems. Wh...

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...

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts Every parent wonders when they can finally say goodbye to diapers for good. Here's how to help your child make the switch from diapers to big-kid underpants.

Medically reviewed by: Amy W. Anzilotti, MD Kids get many benefits from playing sports. But before signing your kids up to play, consider each child's age, personality, and abilities to help make sure that being involved in sports is a good experience for eve...

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...

Medically reviewed by: Robyn R. Miller, MD Talking about personal subjects like periods (menstruation) can make parents and kids feel a little uncomfortable. But kids need reliable information. Helping your kids understand their bodies will help them make goo...

Medically reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Start "The Talks" Early Kids see and hear a lot about sex and relationships on TV and online. By the time they near puberty, they may be familiar with some advanced ideas. But talking about puberty is still an importa...

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...

Medically reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD Teaching kids about their bodies and what is private can be tricky. But parents can help kids develop healthy feelings about their bodies in age-appropriate ways. This also helps kids learn what’s not OK, which can he...