Breast Cancer, Busy Lives​ and the Health We Put LastMedically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQMay is Women’s Health Month. For many women, health is still the thing that gets moved to the bottom of the list. ​​Appointments are postponed. Symptoms are minimized. Mammograms are rescheduled around work, caregiving, school schedules, agingContinue reading “When Women Delay Their Own Care “

Medically reviewed by Faith Selchick, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, AOCNP, OCN, CPHQWhen people think about cancer care, they often focus on treatment. What surgery will I need? Will I need chemotherapy? How soon can we start?But before any of that happens, there is a phase that is just as important, and often more complex. The timeContinue reading “Why Timing in Cancer Care Matters and What Patients Should Expect”

Medically reviewed by Marjorie Zauderer, MDStaying current on cancer screenings is one of the most effective things a person can do for their long-term health, but knowing exactly which tests apply to you, and when to start them, isn’t always straightforward. Guidelines have shifted in recent years, risk factors vary from person to person, andContinue reading “Cancer Screenings: Which Tests You Need and When”