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Breast Cancer 101

Hormonal Birth Control and Breast Cancer

Corinna Underwood

February 13, 2020

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These days, women have many different options when it comes to birth control. Forms of hormonal birth control are not…

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Cancer-Kicking! PowWow

Episode 4: Dr. Neal Barnard Puts Your Body In Balance

Dr. Kristi Funk

January 28, 2020

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Meet Dr. Neal Barnard – a health warrior and pioneer – who never stops working for the people (you, included)…

Breast Cancer 101

Chemo Hair Loss… and Menopause Hair, Too?!

January 24, 2020

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Whether you sport braids, dreadlocks, a bob, bangs, an afro, or an updo, you’ve purposefully created your hairstyle and it…

Breast Cancer 101

The Vitamin You Didn’t Know You Needed

January 15, 2020

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Folic acid (also known as folate) is one of the B-vitamins. You’re probably aware of the recommendation for pregnant women…

Eliza Ladensohn is a guest on cancer-kicking powwow podcast

Cancer-Kicking! PowWow

Episode 3: Flat, Fabulous and Never Better

Dr. Kristi Funk

January 14, 2020

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Meet Eliza Ladensohn, who made the bold decision to opt against reconstruction after a double mastectomy – and she could…

Inside The Journey

Making it through PET/CT and Bone Scans

January 12, 2020

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“Mom, what does it feel like to be radioactive, is it cool!?!?” – Julian age 10 My oncologist was able…

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Breast Cancer 101

5 Easy Things Women Can Do to Support Everyday Health

Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD

December 18, 2019

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Whether you’ve been through a breast cancer diagnosis or are looking to reduce your risk, it’s no doubt that doing…

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Breast Cancer 101

How to Properly Read a Pathology Report

Corinna Underwood

November 14, 2019

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Your pathology report reveals the results of your breast cancer biopsy. These answers may take between one and two weeks…

Cancer-Kicking! Kitchen

Dr. Kristi Funk’s Breasturitto

Dr. Kristi Funk

October 18, 2019

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Cancer-Kicking! PowWow

Episode 2: Cheryl Rocks On, Vegan Style!

Dr. Kristi Funk

October 18, 2019

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Meet Cheryl, tour manager to famous rockers like Slash and Blondie, who changed her life and went 100% vegan after…

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Cancer-Kicking! Kitchen

Dr. Kristi Funk’s Antioxidant Smoothie

Dr. Kristi Funk

October 7, 2019

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Breast Cancer 101

Self Breast Exam: The A-Z of How, When and Why

Corinna Underwood

October 4, 2019

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Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer that affects women in the U.S. (other than skin cancers), but…

Cancer-Kicking! PowWow

Episode 1: When can I Fly a Plane Again?

Dr. Kristi Funk

October 1, 2019

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Meet 29-year old airplane pilot Jessie – we love her – who is not letting an early cancer diagnosis stand…

Breast Cancer 101

What to Know about the Textured Breast Implant Recall

Dr. Kristi Funk

September 30, 2019

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Let’s take a deep dive into what breast implants – whether placed for cancer or cosmetic reasons – might be…

Breast Cancer 101

Healthy Ways to Fight Cancer Fatigue

September 24, 2019

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If you’re fighting breast cancer, no one has to tell you that it’s hard work. No matter which type of…

Breast Cancer 101

Fast Facts That Could Change Your Life

Dr. Kristi Funk

April 20, 2019

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You eat and then you don’t eat – one action predictably follows the other – always. When it comes to…

Breast Cancer 101

How to Use the Internet During Breast Cancer

December 16, 2018

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When faced with a diagnosis like breast cancer, the Internet is generally the first place women turn for information, resources, and support. But what are the…

Breast Cancer 101

Getting Pregnant After Breast Cancer

Corinna Underwood

November 25, 2018

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It’s not impossble to get pregnant after breast cancer. With careful planning you can maintain your fertility during and after treatment…

Breast Cancer 101

Talking to Loved Ones About Your New Diagnosis

October 7, 2018

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It’s no easy task to have a conversation with your loved ones about your breast cancer diagnosis, but here is some helpful advice…

Breast Cancer 101

Exercising During and After Breast Cancer Treatment

September 8, 2018

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Getting regular exercise is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, and that holds just as…