• By Emily Burke, Ph.D., Director of Instruction, BiotechPrimer.com  |  Nov 4, 2015

    Targeting Breast Cancer: The Subtypes of Breast Cancer

    Editor’s Note: Based on an article originally published in Biotech Primer Weekly. Hearing your doctor utter the words HER2-positive, HR-positive, triple-negative or BRCA mutation can be devastating — even for the most resilient person. Simply put, all are linked to breast cancer. Breast cancer is complex, and a diagnosis can…more.

  • By Ellyn Kerr, M.Sc., science/technology communications consultant  |  Oct 20, 2014

    Dealing with Breast Cancer Stresses: Supporting the Supporters

      With one in eight women developing invasive breast cancer in her lifetime, most of us know at least one person who has been diagnosed. Each October, Breast Cancer Awareness month in North America highlights the excruciating experience of this disease and its courses of treatment. In a previous RealWorldHealthCare.org…more.

  • By Holly Stewart  |  Oct 14, 2014

    An Overview of “Breast Density: How to See Clearly Through the Fog”

    In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, RealWorldHealthCare is showcasing an interview with surgical breast specialist, Dr. Kristi Funk, founder of the Pink Lotus Breast Center.  The Beverly Hills, California based center is a state of the art facility, dedicated to the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer.…more.

  • By Linda Barlow  |  Oct 22, 2013

    Support and Health Information for Breast Cancer Patients Just a Click Away

    As we saw in last week’s post, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is helping to change the way those living with breast cancer access the information they need to live healthier.  But ACS is not the only organization that’s empowering patients, especially women, to take control of their health through innovative…more.

    Categories: Access to Care
  • By Linda Barlow  |  Oct 8, 2013

    Profiles in Courage: Beating Breast Cancer One Story at a Time

    As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, heroes, organizations and allies nationwide are leveraging creative strategies to empower patients and families, educate communities and mobilize supporters to overcome the disease and live healthier. Are You Dense? Dedicated to “informing the public about dense breast tissue and its significance for the…more.

  • By Linda Barlow  |  Aug 6, 2013

    When the Health Care Blogger Becomes the Cancer Patient

    The call came the day after my 48th birthday in April. “The radiologist saw something suspicious on your mammogram from last week…an undetermined mass,” said the voice on the other end of the phone. “We’d like you to come in for an ultrasound so we can see better.” During the ultrasound…more.

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  • By Mary P. Sundeen, President, The HealthWell Foundation  |  May 2, 2013

    Heroes Needed: Apply Within

    We’re taking a departure today from our coverage of what works in American health care to ask for your help. Patients want us to re-open our Breast Cancer Fund at HealthWell, but we can’t successfully do that until we identify several key companies or organizations to partner with us in…more.

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  • By Eric Peacock, Co-founder and CEO, MyHealthTeams  |  Apr 18, 2013

    Making Life Easier for Patients and Loved Ones: Meet MyHealthTeams

    Talk to anyone impacted by a chronic condition – autism, multiple sclerosis, breast cancer – whatever disease or condition, they will all tell you it’s not easy. It’s not easy finding the support that best suits them. It’s not easy finding providers. It’s not easy period. At MyHealthTeams we create…more.

    Categories: Access to Care