Jean Campbell

LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )

• Books from Your Childhood Your Kids Should Be Reading

  

  The truly defining characteristic of a classic book is how well it stands the test of time. Over the years there will be hundreds of thousands of children’s... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Many Preschoolers Are Not Getting Daily Outdoor Activities

  

  Findings from a recent study, available on line in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, point out that nearly half of our preschool children... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Survivors=Hope to Newly Diagnosed Patients

  

  Most mornings, these days, find me in the radiation oncology waiting area of a large cancer center. While I wait for a loved one to get daily radiation... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2012 HEALTH

• Breast Cancer Manners

  

  Over the years, I’ve spent many hours in treatment waiting areas with my own breast cancers and as a patient navigator visiting with recently diagnosed women an... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2012 HEALTH

• Eat Out: Eat Right

  

  Most Americans love to eat out! The American Dietetic Association (eatright.org) is a good source of information on how to eat healthy when you eat out. Here ar... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2012 DINING OUT, FAMILY, FOOD & DRINK

• That Chipped Teacup Feeling: Life After Breast Cancer

  

  The following guest post is the second in this site’s series, “New Beginnings After Breast Cancer.” The post comes from freelance writer, Holly Robinson who... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2012 HEALTH

• Alcohol Consumption and Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

  

  For some time now, alcohol consumption has identified as a risk factor for several cancers. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2012 HEALTH

• Let’s Hear It for Popcorn!

  

  According to study findings presented at a recent meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego, if you want a healthy, whole grain treat make it... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Making Readers Aware of Breast Cancer Resources

  

  This site is about bringing information to readers, especially those who are recently diagnosed with breast cancer, that hopefully will help to make navigating... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2012 HEALTH

• Our Children Are Part of a Digital Generation

  

  More and more you see young children been pushed in carriages or riding in a car, while playing video games and watching movies on hand-held, digital devices. Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Disparities in Fertility Counseling for Young Women with Cancer

  

  In my last post, I reported on a study that spoke about women getting pregnant after being treated for estrogen-positive breast cancers. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2012 HEALTH

• Getting In Shape Begins with Your Plate

  

  The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently came out with a "Get Your Plate in Shape" Campaign for 2012 National Nutrition Month. Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Study Indicates That Pregnancy is Safe for Women with Estrogen-Sensitive Breast...

  

  One of the many issues that young women face after a breast cancer diagnosis is whether or not it is safe to get pregnant after treatment is over. The main... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2012 HEALTH

• Your Radiation Oncology Team

  

  Radiation treatment involves a team of health care professionals, each with a specific role in your care.The Radiation Oncologist is a doctor trained to treat... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2012 HEALTH

• Make the Medicine Cabinet Part of Spring Cleaning

  

  In a recent newsletter from Beth Israel Hospital, NYC, Elizabeth Palillo, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Manager stresses that at least once a year we need to go... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2012 HEALTH, MEDICINE

• Radiation Oncology as a Visitor

  

  Sitting in the radiation oncology waiting room with a dear friend on his first day of treatment brought back a lot of memories. Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 HEALTH

• What to Eat on Chemo Day And….

  

  Most of us haven’t a clue what to eat the day of chemo treatment and for a few days after treatment. Given how nervous an impending chemo treatment makes many... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 HEALTH

• Not Enough Sleep May Contribute to Weight Gain

  

  According to an article published in women's health.gov, those of us who are not getting enough sleep may be consuming more than 500 extra calories each day. Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2012 HEALTH

• Toni’s Letter…A New Beginning After TNBC

  

  A few posts ago, I invited women and men to write and share how their breast cancer experience was the impetus for a new beginning in their lives. Toni was the... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2012 HEALTH

• When Readers Share

  

  From time to time our readers write and offer to share their knowledge and ideas in a guest post. Today’s post is from Flashlight Press, an independent publishe... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING