Jean Campbell

LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )

• Where to Turn When You Are Uninsured

  

  Let’s face it when you are uninsured getting any illness is a major concern.When you discover that breast lump or thickening, that you know you need to have... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2011 HEALTH

• Specific Needs Websites for Breast Cancer

  

  There are those of us who have specific needs over and above the needs we all have for breast cancer information, support and resources. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2011 HEALTH

• Lock Up Your Medications!

  Dear Parents, In the following video, the Food and Drug Administration strongly encourages parents and all caregivers to lock up medications to keep young... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Older Women, Breast Cancer, and Social Supports

  

  Many older women who are getting breast cancer when they are 65+ are more concerned about maintaining their independence than fearing a recurrence of breast... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2011 HEALTH

• Canadian Task Force Weighs in On Mammography Screening Schedules

  

  A Canadian preventative task force is the latest to weigh in on when women need to begin having mammograms and how often they need mammograms. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2011 HEALTH

• Some Male Breast Cancer Survivors Drop Tamoxifen

  

  According to a new report published in the Nov. 16th issue of the Annals of Oncology, weight gain and loss of sex drive are reasons that some male breast... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 HEALTH

• False Prophets of Health Care

  

  Beware of the snake oil sales person; the health care scam pro who uses the TV, the Internet, the mail and the telephone to peddle fake cures for what ails you. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, SCHOOLING

• Breast Cancer’s Toll on African-American Women

  

  The National Cancer Institute (NCI) estimates that 230,480 women are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer, while 39,520 women will die from it in 2011.... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 HEALTH

• Why Chess Should Be a Part of Every Child’s Education

  

  Chess can teach our next generation all these skills and more! Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Take a Look

  

  During my weekly research for blog content I often come across sites that are worth taking a look at because of the services or information they are offering. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 HEALTH

• Traveling With Your Medications

  

  Whether you are in active treatment, or on medications following active treatment, or need medications for health problems unrelated to breast cancer,... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2011 HEALTH, TRAVEL

• Car Safety Tips When Traveling With Kids

  

  We all know that staying alert is critical on long car trips but sometimes that’s easier said than done. The driver needs to take breaks, walk around have a... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Thanksgiving Day…It’s Not About the Dinner

  

  Happy Thanksgiving… a phrase we hear throughout this day from family members and friends, on the television and anywhere else we find ourselves today.Happy... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2011 HEALTH

• Holiday Travel with Young Children

  

  It’s That Time Again…time to travel and visit with family and friends over the holidays. Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, TRAVEL

• Breast Cancer Care Advances and Women 65+

  

  A study out of MD Anderson, published in the Nov. 7 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, finds that patients 65 and older are not seeing the same decline... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2011 HEALTH

• Holiday Cooking and Fire Safety

  

  According to the U.S. Fire Administration, a cooking fire is the most common type of fire in U.S. households. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• An ACS Toast…Here’s to More Birthdays!

  

  As the video on this site says, “Here’s to more birthdays from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the official sponsor of birthdays. Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2011 HEALTH

• “Can Do” Kids to Appear in Programs to Prevent Obesity

  

  I am writing to ask your input on story lines we are developing for programs for "Can Do" Street that combat obesity before it becomes an issue for a child,... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2011 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Blogging About What You Need and Want

  

  As we approach 2012, I would appreciate hearing from you, my readers, as to what you want to hear more about in this blog.To date, I have focused on blogging... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2011 HEALTH, SOCIAL MEDIA

• A Small Study Shows Promising Results for a Vaccine

  

  Last week a report came out about a small study on a vaccine that showed promising results in treating breast and ovarian cancer. The study appeared Nov. 8 in... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2011 HEALTH