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Breast Cancer in Young Adults
I was surprised to learn at age 45 that I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Was it common for a premenopausal woman to get breast cancer? What had I done wrong? What do I need to consider regarding treatment and how will this affect my life as a business owner and mom with young teenagers at home? I had attended Young Survivor gatherings at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester where I had met people who were younger than I, finding it eye opening that these amazing young women were being diagnosed as early as their 30s.
The Importance of Oral Hygiene and the Dental Team After a Breast or Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis
Oral health often takes a backseat when navigating the complexities of a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis. Yet, maintaining good oral hygiene and consulting your dental team is vital to overall well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Tumor Agnostic Therapies
CAR T-cell immunotherapy works by reprogramming a patient’s own T-cells, part of the immune system, to recognize and kill cancer cells. This relatively new therapy is based on a simple concept. Blood is drawn from a patient, then a new receptor – the chimeric antigen receptor or CAR – is added to T-cells taken from the blood.
CAR T Cell Therapy
CAR T-cell immunotherapy works by reprogramming a patient’s own T-cells, part of the immune system, to recognize and kill cancer cells. This relatively new therapy is based on a simple concept. Blood is drawn from a patient, then a new receptor – the chimeric antigen receptor or CAR – is added to T-cells taken from the blood.
Interview with Allison Ryan, 2024 Research Grant Recipient
The recipient of the Coalition’s 2024 Pamela Delp Polashenski M.D. Breast Cancer Research Trainee Grant, Allison Ryan, has set her sights on an enormous task – ending breast cancer by focusing on microscopic components of the immune system.
Reducing Risk of Recurrence
For the Coalition’s May 2024 Evening Education Webinar, entitled Reducing the Risk of Recurrence, Dr. Huston presented on embracing proactive strategies and making lifestyle adjustments that can help reduce the chances that cancer will return after it’s been treated.
MBC Facts
Metastatic breast cancer, also known as Stage IV breast cancer, is the most advanced form of the disease. It occurs when cancer spreads beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other areas of the body.
Bone Health After Cancer
In many ways, your bones are your body’s support system. Not only do they give shape and structure to the body, they are living tissues that produce blood cells, store and release minerals, and are constantly being remodeled as old bone breaks down and new bone forms to replace it.
Cardio-Oncology
Cardio-Oncology is a relatively new sub-specialty of cardiology that focuses on detecting, monitoring, and treating cardiovascular disease which can sometimes arise as a side effect of certain cancer treatments. Dana Shannon is a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner in the Rochester community who specializes in Cardio-Oncology.
Personal Journey Angelica
Angélica (Angie) P. ha vivido una vida llena de experiencias. Sus primeros años estuvieron marcados por la pobreza y los traumas, que ha superado para convertirse en una líder dinámica y altamente educada en la comunidad latina. Actualmente Presidenta y Directora Ejecutiva dela Liga de Acción Iberoamericana, Angie se describe a sí misma como una de las «afortunadas».