We’ll answer your frequently asked questions about breast cancer statistics, screenings, prevention, risk factors, mammograms, and early detection.
Breast Cancer Screening is Still Important During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective medical procedures, including cancer screenings, were largely put on hold to prioritize urgent needs and reduce the risk of the spread of […]
Mammograms and Pregnancy
Mammograms are one of the best ways to detect breast cancer early. Most pregnant women are younger than 40 years old, the common age where screening mammograms are recommended, but […]
Some Postmenopausal Women with Breast Cancer May Forgo Chemotherapy
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 […]
Healthy Living/Wellness Workshop: Gentle Yoga at “The Big Latch On” Program for World Breastfeeding Week
SHAREing & CAREing Program Manager Merryl Reichbach developed and presented Gentle Yoga at the Big Latch On on August 2, 2019. This is a global event that takes place at […]
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 […]
Tips For Your First Mammogram
According to cancer screening guidelines, if you’re over 40, or if you have a family history of breast cancer, it’s time to start thinking about getting an annual mammogram. A […]