Jean Campbell

LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )

• Sexuality After a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

  

  I recently read a review of research published in Maturitas an international science journal dedicated to research about midlife health and beyond. The article... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2012 HEALTH

• A New Beginning

  

  Many people see the new year as an opportunity for a new beginning. They view it as a time to begin that diet they have been putting off for far too long, or... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2012 HEALTH

• Making New Year’s Resolutions is a Family Affair

  

  Even young children can take part in the custom of making New Year’s resolutions. Making resolutions is a great way for a family to come together to talk about... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• More Pre-Op Tests…More Anxiety…More Expense

  

  Dr. Richard Bleicher, an associate professor of surgical oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposiu... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2011 HEALTH

• Breast Brachytherapy Vs. Whole Breast Irradiation

  

  Women who opt for brachytherapy following breast conserving surgery face a greater risk of needing a mastectomy in the future than those who chose whole-breast... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2011 HEALTH

• Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

  Health Insurance is an issue for many families. Today’s post shares information about CHIP, The Children’s Health Insurance Program. Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Mastectomy Or Lumpectomy…It’s Your Breast Choice

  

  Rachel Pappas, a breast cancer survivor, shares her story. Before cancer, could you have imagined wanting your breasts removed? Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2011 HEALTH

• No Matter What Their Weight…All Kids Benefit From Car Seats

  

  In a news release in late November of this year, Dr. Mark Zonfrillo, an attending emergency physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, reported on a... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Thanks and My Wishes for You This Holiday

  

  Thank you for supporting this site through visiting; through sharing stories of hope and inspiration; through writing and commenting on what you have read here... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2011 HEALTH

• Children and Holiday Vacation

  

  After Christmas comes holiday vacation time, a time for outdoor fun activities for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the following... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Christmas While On Chemo

  

  Today’s post is courtesy of Jim Fisher, an English chef who runs www.cookinfrance.com: relaxed friendly hands-on cooking courses in the Dordogne region of... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2011 HEALTH

• The Best Christmas Gift …The Gift of Time

  

  The best Christmas gift is the gift of time whether you are the patient or a friend or family member. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 HEALTH

• PAWS For Reading

  

  The PAWS for Reading Program places dogs in a classroom or library setting in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Older Women and Aromatase Inhibitors

  

  One of the studies presented at the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Summit dealt with the possible cause-effect relationship of severe side effects of aromatas... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2011 HEALTH

• Combating Antibiotic Resistance

  

  The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in a recent consumer release, states that antibiotics resistance is a growing public health concern worldwide. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• More Fuel for Beginning Mammograms at 40

  

  A new study finds that women, in their 40s, with no family history of breast cancer are as prone to developing the disease as higher-risk women and need to begi... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 HEALTH

• Things to Remember Following a Mastectomy

  

  Those of us who have had a mastectomy or bilateral mastectomy need to be aware of certain situations that can occur after having a breast or breasts removed. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 HEALTH

• Traveling With Your Medications

  

  When you are on prescription medications, traveling can be a challenge if you need to go through security checkpoints. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Breast Cancer Survivors and Life Insurance

  

  After my first breast cancer, I wanted to purchase additional life insurance and was advised that it would be years before I would qualify to do so. I came... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 HEALTH

• What About Those Other Food Labels?

  

  Many of us are good at reading the nutritional labels on the foods we buy, but what about the other labels that some foods carry. What about labels such as... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING