Skin Care Tips for Radiation Patients

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Here are some practical skin care tips that for optimal healing and comfort while undergoing radiation: Take a warm, tepid shower, rather than a HOT shower before going for treatment, and skip any lotions or preparations until after treatment. Avoid long …

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Men Who Are Fit at Midlife Have Reduced Risk of Cancer

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Middle-aged men better think twice before cutting back on exercise as they get older. According to a study presented in advance of next week’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago, exercise can improve this group’s …

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New Book Teaches How to Be a Friend

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Author, journalist and lecturer Letty Cottin PogrebinHow to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, an invaluable guidebook for anyone with a close friend or family member who has been diagnosed with a serious illness. During her own bout with …

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Take Two Altoids, and Call Me in the Morning

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Cancer cells and other diseased tissues have an altered metabolism that leaves a chemical “footprint” in the air exhaled by patients. New technology is allowing doctors to take advantage of this chemical “breath-print” in order to screen for cancer and …

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Read This Before Having that Glass of Wine

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There is a growing body of convincing evidence that alcohol consumption increases the risk of many types of cancer, such as colorectal, breast, larynx, liver, esophageal, mouth and throat. Most of the data comes from studies that focused on the …

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Mask of Pregnancy and Linea Nigra

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A few weeks ago I received a call from a fashion stylist friend of mine who was in a panic about the strange darkening of skin that appeared suddenly across her cheeks after her Carribean vacation.  She is never without …

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Top Ten Tips for Being an Effective Cancer Caregiver

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People caring for loved ones with cancer face a unique set of challenges that can take a physical, emotional and financial toll. Here’s a checklist to help you stay upbeat, healthy and organized while performing your selfless duties: 1. Maintain …

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African-American Women Have a Higher Mortality from Breast Cancer

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African-American women have a lower survival rate from breast cancer and tend to have less treatable types of the disease than their white and Latina counterparts, according to information presented at the 2013 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting …

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New Drug Shows Promise For Metastatic Breast Cancer

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A new generation of cancer drugs has been showing promise for patients with metastatic breast cancer, according to a report published in Chemotherapy Advisor.  PI3 kinase inhibitor GDC-0032, which sounds like something from a futuristic movie, will soon be part of …

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What to Expect : Post-Partum Recovery Tips

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During the days leading up to childbirth, moms-to-be experience excitement and anticipation, and are busy with all the preparations necessary to welcome the new member of the family. Now the birth is over, and you’re home with your bundle of …

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Shape Editors Pick Mommy/Delivery BFFLBag®

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The Mommy/Delivery BFFLBag® was selected as an Editor’s Pick in the April issue of Shape magazine!          

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BFFL Co’s Mommy/Delivery Bag Wins Reader’s Choice Award

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Our Mommy/Delivery BFFLBag® has received another stamp of approval, the 2013 About.com Reader’s Choice Award for Best Pregnancy Product. The About.com daily Pregnancy and Childbirth blog is written by Robin Elise Weiss, a writer, pregnancy and childbirth expert, and busy mother of …

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