In the Pink Boutique gives cancer survivors their confidence back
By Hallie Peilet SARASOTA – Since 2014, a little pink house has had a big mission. “We’re a nonprofit boutique for women living with cancer,” ‘In the Pink’ Facility Manager Rachel Armstrong said. Armstrong says while ‘In the Pink’ specializes in post mastectomy products, they have something for women with any type of cancer. “Complimentary head…
Read MoreBrighton Has Chosen In the Pink as Their Beneficiary for 2020!
Donation from St. Paul’s Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women.
St. Paul’s Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women Arddy Farrell, President Sandee Connolly, Service Commission Chairman and head of the Philanthropy Committee Fr. Michael Houle, Pastor
Read MoreWhy Treating Breast Cancer With Less May Be More
Reducing the time women with breast cancer have radiation therapy is not only effective but also reduces costs, a study shows. Women with breast cancer have long faced complicated choices about the best course of treatment. One particular concern has been the daily radiation therapy many women with breast cancer receive for six weeks after…
Read MoreTreatments other than surgery may influence risk for breast cancer–related lymphedema
Rates of lymphedema in patients with breast cancer were higher among those who received chemotherapy, radiation and axillary dissection, according to study data presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons Annual Meeting.
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