Jean Campbell

LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )

• The TSA Wants Breast Cancer Survivors to Know…

  

  A few months back, this site carried information on what breast cancer survivors could expect during the airline security screening process. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2012 HEALTH

• Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

  

  The following is an excerpt of a report from National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases on the relationship between breast cancer and... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2012 HEALTH

• Guest Share

  

  From time to time, “Can Do” Street features a guest post by someone who provides a service or product that might be of interest to parents and teachers of... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• New Implant Approved for Use in Breast Reconstruction

  This past week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new silicone gel-filled breast implant manufactured by Sientra Inc. Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2012 HEALTH

• Let’s Talk Eating Plans Not Diets

  

  n a recent health tip from National Institutes of Health nutritionist Janet de Jesus,talks about eating plans rather than short-term diets. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2012 COMMUNITY, DIET & WEIGHT, FAMILY, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, SCHOOLING

• If You Had Chemo Induced Menopause…

  

  Did chemo put you into early menopause? Were you counseled on how to deal with menopause symptoms? Were you able to recognize menopausal symptoms from chemo... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2012 HEALTH

• Emotional and Social Issues in Survivorship

  

  Breast cancer brings with it a host of issues beyond those related to medical treatment for the disease.For many women these issues don’t really manifest... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 HEALTH

• Ms. Curly Top and the Wonderful Couch Adventure

  

  Ms. Curly Top (age 4), has two parents and three older siblings, ages 9, 7, and 6. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Be My Guest

  

  Hi,Be my guest and share the new beginning you took following active treatment for breast cancer. Make the road a little easier for the person coming up behind... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 HEALTH

• Grapefruit Juice and Your Medications May Not Mix

  

  The Food and Drug Administration wants you to know that grapefruit juice may be a problem with some medications. Ask your pharmacist or other health care... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 FAMILY, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• And the Mammogram Screening Discussion Goes On

  

  In a recent essay she wrote for the New York Times, Dr. Susan Love, a breast cancer specialist speaks to women have been led to believe that screening is the... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2012 HEALTH

• Mammograms Do Save Lives of Women in Their 40’s

  

  Finally, a study that supports the rationale for starting mammograms at 40!The new study joins the ongoing debate about the best age to start routine... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2012 HEALTH

• Backpacks Are Best, but Can They Cause Back Problems?

  

  The Dept of Health and Human Services ran an article on HHS.gov about backpacks. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Incidence of Falling… Is It Tied to Breast Cancer Treatment?

  

  Science News recently reported on a new study that examined the incidence of falling in women who are breast cancer survivors. Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2012 HEALTH

• Food Safety When Camping

  

  Time to think about outdoor activities such as camping. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Linked By Pink…A Resource for Young Breast Cancer Survivors

  

  The following guest post comes from Heather Stempka, two-time breast cancer survivor, Founder and President of Linked By Pink. Linked By Pink (LBP) is an Erie,... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2012 HEALTH

• Using the Internet for Breast Cancer Research

  

  The Internet gives us the ability to do our own breast cancer research, which is both a blessing and a curse.Most of us do not know much about breast cancer... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2012 HEALTH

• From Those in the Know About Food Safety

  

  The Partnership for Food Safety Education wants us to know that while the shortest distance between the freezer and the table may be the microwave oven, not... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Cognitive Issues Following Breast Cancer Treatment

  

  Until recently, it was considered that only women and men who had chemo as part of their treatment for breast cancer might have cognitive issues as survivors. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2012 HEALTH

• What’s With All the Sodium?

  

  About 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2012 FAMILY, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING