Postmenopausal women with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer that has spread to a limited number of lymph nodes, and whose recurrence risk is […]
Differences in Insurance Coverage Associated with Nearly Half of Black-White Survival Disparity in Colorectal Cancer
Findings reinforce importance of equitable insurance coverage Health insurance coverage differences account for nearly one-half of the black-white survival disparity in colorectal cancer patients, according to a new study. The […]
Talking Winter Skin Care at our January Support Group Meeting
For our first support group for 2018, special guest, Ericka Smith, a former Beauty Consultant from Walgreens, presented on Winter Skin Care. She provided us with great skin care tips […]
Black Women and Breast Cancer
In our work with cancer patients and their caregivers in the underserved and minority populations throughout Queens, we have learned that health and health care are not the same for […]
New York State Breast Density Law Creates Cancer Screening Awareness
If you’ve received a mammogram anytime within the last 3 years, you may have questions about a new section in the results about breast density. Since 2013, mammogram results from […]
How To Do A Breast Self-Exam
The good news is that simple breast self-exam techniques can help you learn how your breasts normally look and feel so that you can be aware of any changes. And the more you know about what’s normal for you and your body, the more likely that health issues can be averted. All it takes is 20 minutes of your time once a month.