Why does connecting on social media matter to you? I’m an academic physician, and my job includes not just clinical care but also research and teaching. Social media significantly expands the number of patients and health care providers I can reach, and it allows a less formal interaction that goes beyond the clinic, wards and […]
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A few months ago, we discussed “I Need Surgery – Now What?”. On Monday 8/17/15 we will discuss advice and pointers for getting through chemotherapy. Please share any comments here, and join us on Monday at 9pm ET to share your experiences and to support the community. 8/17/15 Tweetchat Transcript
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Who is your target audience? The target audience of Mommys With Cancer are moms who are having or have had an experience with any type of cancer. What is your mission? How do you make it happen? Our mission is to provide ongoing support and resources to Mommys with Cancer. We provide a safe stage […]
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On 8/10/15 we will discuss genetic testing for breast cancer risk with Drs. Mark Robson and Steven Katz. This Fact Sheet from the National Cancer Institute contains information about BRCA 1 and 2 mutations. This post by Dr. Robson discusses next generation genetic testing including important considerations. Dr. Steven Katz recently co-authored Treatment Decision Making and […]
Read more › Breast cancer: the big surprise I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2001. It was a shock, especially since I’d always been healthy, led a healthy lifestyle, and had a family history of longevity — my family members die of old age. I had been lulled into a false sense of complacency, figuring I […]
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