Breast Cancer

For 35 years, SHARE has been helping women deal with the emotional and practical issues raised by breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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Once upon a time, work was something I did for the money. My real life—kids, friends, books, yoga—took place off the job. I treasured my free time after work and on vacation. So six years ago, when I was diagnosed with cancer and was given the option of paid sick leave, I grabbed it, right?
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Experts say that as little as 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity a day will give most people significant health benefits.  If you are just beginning to exercise, or are starting again after a long absence, set your goal on accumulating 30 minutes most, at least five days, of the week.
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As we look ahead to 2012, goal-setting is one of the best ways to stay motivated to exercise and get the results you want.  Experts in the field of self-improvement often recommend the SMART system of goal-setting, which states that goals must be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic and Timed. Let's take the goal of losing weight and put it through this method.
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Thoughts from a first timer...

"For thirty-four years, the symposium's mission has been to provide state-of-the-art information on breast cancer research. From a one-day regional conference the symposium has grown to a five-day program attended by a broad international audience of academic and private researchers and physicians from over 90 countries. The symposium aims to achieve a balance of clinical, translational, and basic research, providing a forum for interaction, communication, and education for a broad spectrum of researchers, health professionals, and those with a special interest in breast cancer."
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Download the Novela here: Be Brave They're You're Breasts.pdf, Se Valiente Son Tus Senos.pdf 
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Download the Novela here: Be Brave They're You're Breasts.pdf, Se Valiente Son Tus Senos.pdf
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As the engine that propels your cardiovascular system, your heart's ability to pump blood to your lungs determines your vitality and capacity for life. Cardiovascular fitness is one of the most important indicators of health and longevity in humans. While cancer treatments can significantly alter your cardio function and your fitness level, the goal is to recover pre-cancer conditioning and even increase it.
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This series, sponsored by SHARE in collaboration with Young Survival Coalition NYC is designed to empower young women affected by breast cancer to take charge of their health, get informed and live well. See videos of selected programs.
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As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month gets under way with renewed vigor — "celebrating 25 years of awareness" — I'm struck by a certain irony. Awareness of your risk may be desirable before you're diagnosed, but after you've been diagnosed, awareness kind of sucks.
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This October, SHARE recognizes both Breast Cancer Awareness Month and 35 years of supporting women affected by breast cancer. In honor of these dual commemorations, we interviewed Dr. Larry Norton, Deputy Physician-in-Chief for Breast Cancer Programs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, about how breast cancer treatment has changed in the past 35 years.
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SHARE is helping to recruit volunteers to join the Love/Avon Army of Women (www.armyofwomen.org) and help move breast cancer beyond a cure. 
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Being a caregiver for someone with breast cancer can be a lot easier if you know what to do, and how to help. Read these tips.
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About the only good thing breast cancer has given me is the friendship of a few good women. But what breast cancer gives, it also takes away. Not everyone survives.
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Lately I've been thinking: If I had it to do over again, would I choose a holistic path over conventional medical treatment?
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In my previous posts, I discussed my own experiences as a lesbian with breast cancer, and the differences in cancer risk and screening recommendations for the LGBT population (including ovarian cancer). So, now that you know all of that, and if you're a member of the LGBT community or have friends or family who are, how do you go about finding a culturally competent doctor so you can get that screening or treatment and be treated with dignity and respect while doing so?
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Breast Cancer Awareness posted a Facebook poll asking users to choose how they would prefer to donate to the cause -- fund research, fund mammograms, help patients pay for treatment, or help survivors pay for prosthesis.
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Now don't get me wrong -- I have enormous respect for Nancy Brinker. She turned a promise to her sister into a multimillion dollar foundation working to cure breast cancer.
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The TV show Supernanny is my secret addiction. I love seeing Supernanny Jo Frost sweep...
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In yesterday's New York Times, Gina Kolata tells us that the American Cancer society is re-thinking its message on the importance of screening mammograms in saving lives.

 
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When I was being treated for cancer, I was humiliated by my chemo-baldness. My bare, pink scalp looked obscene, even when covered by a scarf.
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When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, many experts suggest you get a second opinion.
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I recently went to the annual conference of the American Association for Cancer Research and learned about a way that each one of us can actually help find a cure for breast cancer.
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People say the darnedest things when you're diagnosed with cancer. I know -- I've uttered some doozies myself. But sometimes someone says something genuinely helpful.
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