The latest Healthy People national report was recently released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Healthy People identifies public health priorities to help individuals, organizations, and communities across the United States improve health and well-being. Healthy People provides data-driven, measurable public health objectives – and…
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Are you aware of advancements in metastatic breast cancer treatments? Dr. Emily Bellevance shares modern innovations in cancer treatment. Antibody conjugates and new technology have allowed for progressive movement in relation to cancer treatment.Cancer in itself can be an overwhelming experience. Casey Young with CancerLINC provides information about resources available to cancer patients that can…
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Have you faced a medical trauma that has altered your confidence with sexualrelations? Are you aware of sexual dysfunction that can accompany breast cancer? There are many emotions and changes that come along with a breast cancer diagnosis.Dr. MeLanie Modjoros explores the topic of “getting your sexy back” after medicaltraumas, such as breast cancer. For…
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Does an anti-cancer diet need to be all organic? Allie Farley from VCU Massey CancerCenter debunks some common myths and shares information on how to make gradualtransitions in both diet and activity levels in order to improve overall health. Allieprovides additional tips regarding nutrition during and after a cancer diagnosis as well.Check out this video…
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Have you heard of Virginia’s recent passing of medical cannabis laws? Jenn Michelle Pedini with Virginia NORML shares information on medical cannabis products and the process of accessing them in the state of Virginia. As dispensaries are set to open soon in Virginia, access to medical cannabis may be closer than you think. Check out…
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When I travel the state to give presentations about breast health basics, I talk about all of the advancements we have made in the past 30 years in the treatment of breast cancer. About how we now have targeted therapies for some kinds of breast cancer that ideally reduce treatment toxicity and effect on healthy…
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If you are looking for where to go to get a mammogram, or for a breast surgeon or oncologist if you are experiencing an issue, it can be confusing to know where to start. One tried and true method of finding a provider is through your social circle. Talk to your friends who have had…
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VBCF volunteer advocates participated in the first-ever virtual National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) Lobby Day on June 16th. Traveling virtually to Capitol Hill was certainly a different way to connect with Virginia’s elected officials, but it was a great experience! Luckily, there were few technical glitches and the group met with several Representatives and their…
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At VBCF, we are big proponents of mammograms because they can help someone catch their breast cancer early. This can hopefully lead to less invasive and intense treatment and better outcomes. However, in recent years there has been a back and forth in the research world as to whether more mammogram screenings actually save lives,…
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For #MindfulMonday, we’d like to spotlight local organizations that we believe will help those diagnosed with breast cancer, their family, and friends. Here’s what Abby from Project Yoga Richmond shared with us about their program: “Project Yoga Richmond believes that yoga has the power to transform lives and, in turn, whole communities, even online. That’s…
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