breast cancer

New 2017 Breast-Cancer Screenings Laws
New 2017 Breast-Cancer Screenings Laws
New 2017 Breast-Cancer Screenings Laws
Governor Cuomo is stepping up to the plate even more for breast cancer screenings in 2017. Beginning immediately here are some of the important points to note. Hospitals will have four additional morning, evening or weekend hours each week for screenings beginning this year. A ... Read More ...
Burgers + Breast Cancer
Burgers + Breast Cancer
Burgers + Breast Cancer
We know the phrase "everything in moderation".  A new study may have you taking it more to heart.
What's Your Risk?
What's Your Risk?
What's Your Risk?
When breast cancer hit my family, it hit like a ton of bricks. That's not unique to cancer diagnosis at all...but since there was ZERO cancer in my family, breast or any other kind, the news was even more poignant. If you're lucky like me, you don't have much cancer history in your family either...
Breast Pain
Breast Pain
Breast Pain
It's a real pain in the...boob. (We're all grown ups here, and we all deal with it, so why not speak in clear language about it???) Breast pain is also known as mastalgia, and in most cases, is NOT an indicator of breast cancer.  It was once certainly one of MY concerns, as since I've gotten older, my monthly tenderness has gotten a LOT worse.  My doct...
Selfie Stick Mammogram! [VIDEO]
Selfie Stick Mammogram! [VIDEO]
Selfie Stick Mammogram! [VIDEO]
You see lots of things at a doctor's appointment....impatient fiddling, outdated magazines, super awesome 80s-style furniture patterns.... You won't find any of those things at Southtowns Radiology, but if you're there on the day of my mammogram, you may see a 41-year-old carrying a selfie stick while wearing a hospital gown...
Mammogram Story [PHOTOS]
Mammogram Story [PHOTOS]
Mammogram Story [PHOTOS]
There's never been any breast cancer -- or any cancer, for that matter -- in my family. Over the past 10 years, I've had the pleasure of hosting many breast cancer awareness fundraisers, luncheons, walks and races. Every time I took the stage, I was humbled by the FIGHT the breast cancer survivors had in them...
Join Team Mix 96!!!
Join Team Mix 96!!!
Join Team Mix 96!!!
As you may know, breast cancer recently hit my family like a Mac truck....so this year, I'm even more excited (and totally honored!) to have been invited back to host the start/finish line of the Komen Race for the Cure! Run or walk with Team Mix 96!  Jo...
Laura's New Ink [PHOTOS]
Laura's New Ink [PHOTOS]
Laura's New Ink [PHOTOS]
Many of you have asked for updates on my mom's recent breast cancer diagnosis. I'm THRILLED to report she's doing WONDERFULLY and completed her 6 weeks of daily radiation treatments last week. Much to her chagrin, as promised, I got my tattoo this weekend to commemorate.  (S...
Random Breast Health Facts
Random Breast Health Facts
Random Breast Health Facts
Over the past few months, I've shared with you some personal experiences I've had with my mammogram as well as a brush with breast cancer (read more here). While you're making your appointment for your mammography at Southtowns Radiology (you're doing that right now, right...

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