March 31, 2021
Patty Baisden
If you think breast cancer is something you can’t control, think again. While genetics play a role, lifestyle plays a much greater role. Make the decision to take control of
Breast Cancer and Obesity
March 1, 2021
Patty Baisden
For women, being overweight or obese after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer. Before menopause, your ovaries make most of your estrogen, and fat tissue makes only a small part
Non-Invasive vs. Invasive Breast Cancer
January 28, 2021
Patty Baisden
There are many types of breast cancer, and many ways to describe them. One way to differentiate is non-invasive vs. invasive breast cancer, which refers to whether the cancer has
Newest Treatments for Breast Cancer
December 20, 2020
Patty Baisden
“Targeted therapies” for breast cancer are the newest form of breast cancer treatment and can be utilized alongside other treatments or as stand alone, depending on the situation. These targeted
Pink Windchimes for Christmas
December 2, 2020
Patty Baisden
Choosing the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one can sometimes be difficult – especially if they’ve been suffering. But for friends and loved ones who are battling breast cancer,
Advances in Breast Cancer Research
November 2, 2020
Patty Baisden
Advances in breast cancer research are ongoing. According to research, subtypes of breast cancer determines the treatment options. These three main breast cancer subtypes respond differently to various treatments: Hormone
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 13, 2020
Patty Baisden
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women world-wide. According to the World Health Organization, there are about 2.1 million new cases each year, and 627,000 deaths from breast
For the Girls: Stages of
September 24, 2020
Patty Baisden
The language and protocols for determining the various stages of breast cancer can be daunting to understand. The breast cancer staging system, called the TNM system, is overseen by the
For the Girls: Breast Cancer
August 26, 2020
Patty Baisden
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 is low for most people. However, it's very important to know that people
Men Get Breast Cancer Too
July 13, 2020
Patty Baisden
While breast cancer occurs mainly in women, men can get it too, because men also have breast tissue. Breast cancer starts when cells in the breast begin to grow out of