Medical Oncologist and Director, Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Projects at NYP/Lawrence Hospital, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center In the last several years, cancer therapy has been expanding exponentially, in particular, a class… Continue reading →

For a breast or ovarian cancer survivor, keeping work-based health insurance may be important in covering cancer costs when employment stops, especially if you are currently going through treatment and/or you like your doctors/network. Upon termination of employment, a person… Continue reading →

When I found out I had breast cancer and was required to have chemotherapy, which would cause me to lose my hair, I was numb. I almost didn’t believe it and kept pushing it into the back of my mind because I was facing surgery before the chemotherapy.  Two months after… Continue reading →

As a follow up to our last blog post discussing advances in breast reconstruction, there are numerous options for revising, or fixing a previous breast reconstruction and supplementary procedures that can improve the initial reconstruction to restore women, as much as possible,… Continue reading →

I was sitting in the hallway of a hotel somewhere in Pennsylvania. I was a sophomore in college, a counselor on a youth group retreat. It was 2003. Pre-family what’s app and  group texting and social media. My mom called me on Saturday night. “I had a doctor’s appointment… Continue reading →

For as long as I can remember, breast and ovarian cancer were a part of my family. But the cancer was on my father’s side, affecting relatives much older than I, so I naively told myself I had nothing to worry about. And then, last year, I got the call. Cancer had hit… Continue reading →

When Marlene was shockingly diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in the Spring of 2016, our loving marriage of nearly 45 years was suddenly faced with the challenges of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Although Marlene was the one who had to endure this difficult and… Continue reading →

As October comes to an end and breast cancer awareness month wraps up it is a great time to learn about the latest advances in breast reconstruction.  Breast reconstruction awareness day or ‘BRA day’ carves out one day in October to highlight all of the options available to… Continue reading →

Growing up with two rabbis as parents, I was not only allowed to question everything – I was encouraged to do so. While I have applied this approach to academics, my career, relationships, and so many other facets of my life, I am most grateful for how it has made me an… Continue reading →

“Are you of Ashkenazi Jewish Descent” It’s one of the first things asked of a new cancer patient. If you live somewhere without a strong Jewish community, this can make you feel extra different and lonely. That’s how I felt and why I was so comforted to find Sharsheret,… Continue reading →