Jean Campbell

LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )

• Antibiotic Resistance

  

  The FDA wants you to be aware of the growing problem of Antibiotic Resistance. The following information comes directly from the FDA literature on the subject.... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH

• Personalized Medicine

  

  A new study at the University of Miami's Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center shows the potential of personalized medicine to guide therapy in early-stage,... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 HEALTH

• Camp Health SafetyTips

  

  Health Day News recently reported the following health safety tips for parents sending their children to summer camp. Regular hand washing and proper hygiene ar... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Quality of Life Issues After Breast Cancer

  

  Being a survivor doesn't mean you have to suffer in silence. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 HEALTH

• Summertime is Reading Time

  

  The lazy days of summer are a great time to keep the love of reading going in children. What follows is a list of books suitable for reading by children ages... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Be Careful Where You Buy Hormone Theraphy Meds

  

  Tamoxifen and other hormone meds can be costly, so costly that some of us turn to online pharmacies that we know little or anything about. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2013 HEALTH

• Watch That Summer Sun!

  

  Radiation was a part of my first go round with breast cancer. On my last day of treatment, my radiation oncologist warned against my sitting out in the sun for... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2013 HEALTH

• Food Safety at a 4th of July Fair

  

  The Centers for Disease Control want us to practice food safety at fairs and festivals this 4th of July and throughout the summer. Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Breast Cancer is an Equal Opportunity Disease

  

  For the past fourteen years, ever since my first breast cancer, I have continued to speak with women and men who shared that knew almost nothing about breast... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 HEALTH

• Tips for In-Home Summer Safety for Children

  

  Summer is a time of outdoor activities and fun, but it’s also a time to maintain a high level of safety and security for children. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY

• Food Safety During Cancer Treatment

  

  It is bad enough to be sick from treatment without getting sick from contaminated food.The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 HEALTH

• Promoting Healthy Eating Habits…

  

  Whether it’s school starting early, having a hectic work schedule, trying to get the kids to afterschool activities or constantly being on the go on the... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Preparing for Radiation Treatment After a Lumpectomy

  

  If your doctor prescribes radiation after a lumpectomy here are some notes that might help you prepare. Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 HEALTH

• Water Safety Tips

  

  The American Academy of Pediatrics shares water safety tips for a happy and safe summer. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• For Some Women With Breast Cancer, a Long Time on Tamoxifen

  

  This site has featured articles by Dr. Elaine Schattner in the past, and is pleased to feature her article that recently appeared in HUFFPOST HEALTHY LIVING on... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 HEALTH

• TRANSITION CANCER: From Treatment to Survivorship

  

  It is not uncommon to hear cancer patients wonder aloud what happens after treatment. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 HEALTH

• Heart Smart Tips from the FDA

  

  More women die from heart disease than from any other cause. In fact, one in four women in the United States dies from heart disease, according to the National... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, SCHOOLING

• The Cancer Care Team: Oncologists, Pathologist and Dentist?

  

  Dental care during and following chemo is a subject I haven’t seen much about in cancer publications . So, I am pleased to share this post written by Steven E.... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 HEALTH

• Sunless Tanning: A Safe Alternative to Sunbathing

  

  With summer around the corner, sunless tanning becomes a topic of discussion. We all know we shouldn’t expose our skin to the sun’s damaging rays to achieve a... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Before You Get a Tattoo…

  

  Lately, I am hearing about and from women who are survivors who have, or are considering a breast cancer awareness tattoo.The Mayo Clinic wants us to know that... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 HEALTH