Wear Pink!

Wear Pink!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month During October, we bring awareness to Breast Cancer, honoring survivors, promote early detection, and highlight advances in treatment. Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that about 1 in 8 women (approximately 13%) will…

Lymphedema Post Breast Cancer Treatment

Lymphedema Post Breast Cancer Treatment

Chances are every single one of us knows someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. Treatments can be difficult; both mentally and physically challenging. The journey continues after medical treatment finishes as survivors begin to reclaim their life.  A breast cancer survivor often means you have experienced surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. Any of these individually…

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Over 174,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. In localized prostate cancer (the cancer remains in the prostate), the survival rate is nearly 100%. Early detection is essential so it’s important to maintain yearly checkups with your physician. Over 31,000 men die from this disease…