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Mammogram news
Mammography is vital to breast cancer detection. Learn about the latest mammogram recommendations, guidelines, and advanced technology (e.g., 3D mammography).
Antidepressant adherence and cancer survival
A recent study of Israeli cancer patients confirms a correlation between taking antidepressants and improved cancer survival. But what's the real takeaway?
Remembering a breast cancer hero
A pioneer in breast cancer treatment, Dr. Bernard Fisher helped end universal radical mastectomies despite resistance at the time. Learn more about his story.
Becoming Parents
So much time and energy is focused on the physical process of delivering a baby, but not much is spent on preparing new parents as to what it’s really like to live with a newborn and what changes they should anticipate making to get through those early weeks.
A Post-Baby New Year's Resolution Plan
For moms, losing post-baby weight is a common struggle any time of year. Instead of putting undue pressure on yourself, try a '9-month resolution' plan.
Coping with Cancer Recurrence Fears: A Podcast
Oncology social worker and 2-time breast cancer survivor Hester Hill Schnipper discusses ways to cope with the fear of a recurrence in Cancer.Net's podcast.
Inclusion of Older Patients in Cancer Clinical Trials
Older patients have often been underrepresented in cancer clinical trials, even though the incidence of cancer increases with age. Luckily, this is changing.
Coping with Cancer by Setting Boundaries
Living with cancer is a bit easier when you set boundaries. That means putting yourself first while you cope with cancer. Here's how to get started.
After Cancer Diagnosis, Finding New Perspective
A cancer diagnosis may be a good time to reconsider perspective on life, as well as slow down and heal. Read more about thinking differently with cancer.
Waiting for a Pancreas to Become Available
There is no way to know how long you will have to wait before a deceased donor pancreas becomes available for you. It is usually between 1 to 2 years. Your physician can give you some information based on your blood type, whether or not you have antibodies against other people’s proteins (“sensitization”), and other factors. Be sure to ask. After you complete the evaluation, and you are accepted and listed for an organ, waiting may be difficult. It helps to remember that once you get the phone call about a possible match, things will move very quickly.
Occupational Therapy Interventions
BIDMC physical therapists help patients determine the types of rehab and activities of daily living (adl) through diagnostic assessments.
Happy New Year
It's the start of a new year and losing weight seems to be one of the most common New Year's resolutions. It also happens to be a common theme/struggle for many moms in the postpartum period, regardless of the time of year. So, if you've had a baby in recently (or maybe not so recently), chances are, you may be feeling some pressure to kick it into gear.