I have always been interested in my family’s genealogy.I knew that my father was a Jewish refugee from East Prussia and that my mother’s parents were both Jewish immigrants from Lithuania and Belarus. Yet, I thought that perhaps having my DNA profile would show some… Continue reading
Imagine being diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma Insitu), undergoing a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction (silicone implants) and being cancer free for 11 years. At your yearly visit to the plastic surgeon, they inform you that your implants have served their purpose… Continue reading
I wished this story had been out there on two occasions: (1) before I began my in vitro fertilization (“IVF”) journey and (2) when (it felt like) every aspect of my world quietly fell apart 10 months later, overnight.This article is my story in a nutshell. I initially… Continue reading
Beth Ricanati, MD, has built her career bringing wellness into everyday life, especially for busy moms juggling careers and children. She trained and worked at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City and at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She now resides in… Continue reading
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, with a 40% mortality reduction in women aged 40 and older. This is the basis of breast cancer screening. The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends annual mammography beginning at age 40 for average risk women. For women at… Continue reading
Because October has been National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the past 25 years, I wanted to take this time to tell you all about the areola tattooing work I have been doing on behalf of the brave women I have met who are facing this disease. As the fifth leading cause of… Continue reading
“Pain is temporary, pride is forever,” was the quote on my softball team's sweatshirt when I was 12 and the motto I’ve tried to live by my whole life. I fully tested this philosophy when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35. My diagnosis was ER and PR… Continue reading
Questions following the 8/14/18 webinar, “Breaking News In Breast And Ovarian Cancer And What Should I Make Of It”Q1: Is the thought from platinum-resistant ovarian cancer that, even if I am without evidence of disease from being on the PARP inhibitor Rubraca, do I… Continue reading
Questions following the 8/14/18 webinar, “Breaking News In Breast And Ovarian Cancer And What Should I Make Of It”Q1: Are there any new updates regarding breast cancer and Lynch SyndromeDr. Deanna Attai: Not regarding specific treatment regimens (like we discussed… Continue reading
There are a lot of miracles in our lives, and being a survivor of a potentially deadly disease is certainly one of them. One thing that I have found is that we breast cancer survivors are a big group! For years my closest experience with breast cancer had been with my… Continue reading
