Of the 6% of recurrence of breast cancer cases, about 90% of the relapse is because of the positive margin. Positive margin is an area adjacent to the location where the cancerous tissue was removed. Therefore, preventing positive margin will make a big difference in recurrence of breast…
When your doctor asks, “What is your family history?” What do you say? Well, if you’re like most people, you’re going to assume it’s about your genetics. In other words, genes inherited from your biological parents. Well, genetics does play a role but not as significant as you…
Clean eating is not only good for preventing cancer but it may aid in curing cancer as well. According to recent studies, clean eating has been benefitting cancer patients. The definition of clean eating varies according to whom you ask. Mainly, clean eating involves eating foods that aren’t…
I’m sure everyone’s doctor has told him or her at some point to take their vitamins, but how many of us actually listen? I’m here to (hopefully) provide some incentive to increase your daily vitamin intake! Vitamin D: Research suggests that those with low levels of vitamin D…
Hello Applicants! We, at the United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) are pleased to offer you an opportunity to receive a free Tempur-Pedic(R) Mattress—the most highly highly recommended bed in AmericaTM! The task is simple! To be considered, just download and complete this application and waiver: UBCF Mattress Waiver…
There are a few token thoughts that people have when they hear the words “breast cancer” – tumors, mastectomies, chemotherapy, radiation and hair loss, to name a few. They are token thoughts for a reason; it is indeed somewhat of a sad truth that many women who undergo…
By Megan Sullivan Restaurants have gone mobile- now medical services are going mobile too! On Wednesday June 3rd, 2015 the United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) sponsored our second Free Breast Screening event at our headquarters office in Huntington Station, NY. The event featured a mobile breast screening truck,…
From Sandra Lee to Angelina Jolie, mastectomies seem to have been on the rise. Mastectomies may be preventative – genetic testing now allows women to see if they have any genetic mutations that put them at a higher risk for breast cancer. Though typically, most women (and men)…
Coffee is such a universally popular drink that it has basically become an art form. Baristas have taken up latte art – pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso to form a design on the surface of a latte. There are coffee tasters who practice…
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