Reading time: 3 minutes Laura Urbina Breast cancer (BC) is often thought of as a disease that affects mainly older women. Statistics show that about 10% of new BC diagnoses in the U.S. represent women under 45 years old [1]. For these young patients, the experience of BC is challenging, with more aggressive tumor characteristics,... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 5 minutes Joycelyn Ghansah, MA, MPH Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), or neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage), is a common type of pain experienced by cancer patients, especially those receiving treatment. It happens due to the side effects of cancer drugs, which affect 19% to over 85% of patients. CIPN mostly causes... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 5 minutes Sandhyaa Venkatachalam Who doesn’t love dark chocolate? A moment of pure bliss in every square… a deep, complex flavor in every bite… a luxurious treat that dances between bitter and sweet… dark chocolate is a true celebration of indulgence. What’s more tempting is the abundant dose of health benefits that dark... Continue Reading →
Reading time: 5 minutes Anthony Tao According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will have breast cancer in their lifetime. In 2024, an estimated 300,000 women and nearly 3000 men were diagnosed with breast cancer.1,2 In many cases, breast cancer can be attributed to two genes ‒ BRCA1 and BRCA2 (collectively... Continue Reading →
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