Whether you are at current risk for lymphedema or just want to prevent it, you can use both tried-and-true ways and new technology to make sure your lymphatics system is healthy and keeps flowing! Why is the Lymphatic System Important? Our miraculous body has multiple ways of removing toxins from the body. The lymph system…
In 2003, Dr. Nancy M. Cappello got her regular mammogram, and a clean bill of health. But six weeks later, her doctor felt a lump in her breast during a physical exam. Another mammogram did not see the lump, but a subsequent ultrasound did. Cappello was shocked to discover that she had stage 3C Breast…
Even if you have been on a Healthy Breast Journey for a while, it is good to remind yourself about the simple things you can do to prevent Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer re-occurrence. These FIVE SIMPLE ACTIONS are simple yet powerful! The 5 MUST DO’s for Breast Cancer Prevention #1 Get Early Detection Blood…
Thousands of women remain misinformed about their options when it comes to Breast Cancer screenings. Some suggest that public pink ribbon campaigns which focus on the benefits of mammography exclusively could be to blame. Still Confused After 50 Years of Mainstream Mammography Education A 2003 study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology found that…
An Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) diagnosis can be scary. But just like any other forms of breast cancer, remember that IBC is not an automatic death sentence. The most important thing you can do if you suspect you may have IBC is to know all of your options before you decide on a course of…
The lymphatic system is one of the major ways that the body has for eliminating toxins. Even if you have had lymph nodes removed, there are still MANY ways that you can make sure that it is functioning well and working properly. Knowledge about how to do this is of utmost importance whether you are…
Before you read this blog, please note that I am NOT suggesting that you don’t get your yearly mammograms. When I post data about mammography, I often receive angry emails and social media responses about how a mammogram saved their life by detecting breast cancer. Please note, that by the time a tumor is detected…