A real life medical drama has hit actress Maura Tierney, best know for her long-running role as Abby Lockhart, in TV medical drama ER. Tierney, who is of Irish descent, says she’s having surgery… Continue reading
With all the excitement surrounding targeted cancer drugs, what’s the reality of these “magic bullets”? This is the question posed by Laura Beil at Cure Today. Around a decade ago, targeted therapy rose… Continue reading
When I was a little girl, I identified strongly with Pippi Longstocking, a fictional character in a series of children’s books by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Like Pippi, I was a lively, gangly child… Continue reading
Self-help books have reached their 150th anniversary and while some say they are no use, certain doctors recommend them, writes Charlie Taylor in today’s Irish Times, Health Supplement. AS THE 150th anniversary of… Continue reading
Q. What has a former Beatle, a breast cancer survivor and a Coldplay singer got in common? A. They all support the Meat-Free Monday initiative. Backed by celebrities ranging from Chris Martin to… Continue reading
I was very lucky to have great support from family during my cancer treatment. That support was vital to my recovery on both a practical and emotional level. So, I felt quite sad and humbled… Continue reading
Research published last year, suggests women may be able to lower their risk of recurrence by taking steps to reduce their estrogen levels. A study of more than 300 breast cancer patients found… Continue reading
I believe firmly and have written about it many times on this blog that women have the right to choose which treatment options are best for them. They should be partners with their… Continue reading
New research led by investigators at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) sheds light on a genetic function that gives breast cancer cells the ability to survive and spread to the bone years after… Continue reading
Have you heard of the Love/Avon Army of Women partnership? It is driven by two key partnerships that will accelerate the research necessary to discover ways to prevent breast cancer: a partnership between the… Continue reading
