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“Widespread Flaws Found in Ovarian Cancer Treatment.” By Denise Grady, The New York Times Most women with ovarian cancer receive inadequate care and miss out on treatments that could add a year or more to their lives, a new study has found.The operations should be done by gynecologic oncologists, said Dr. Deborah Armstrong of Johns . . . → Read More: Widespread Flaws Found in Ovarian Cancer Treatment 
I was diagnosed with two varieties of aggressive breast cancer, one in 2004 and another in 2009. Both required lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. In 2012 I had a radical mastectomy with reconstruction, which I hope will be my last surgery. But ever since those first words were uttered, “you have breast cancer,” there were things . . . → Read More: The Pink and the Black
” ‘Very red flag’ over cancer center’s rosy survival claims.” By Sharon Begley and Robin Respaut, NBC News (via Reuters) When the local doctor who had been treating Vicky Hilborn told her that her rare cancer had spread throughout her body, including her brain, she and her husband refused to accept a death sentence. Within . . . → Read More: ‘Very red flag’ over cancer center’s rosy survival claims 
This phenomenal event at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN — THE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF PINK: REORIENTING THE CAUSE — includes a screening of the documentary Pink Ribbons, Inc. (April 7), and a panel discussion with distinguished experts (April 15) on how breast cancer culture impacts both individuals and society. Organized by the Cancer, Culture, . . . → Read More: The Unintended Consequences of Pink: Reorienting the Cause, April 7 and April 15, 2013
“Blogging Her Life With Cancer.” By KJ Dell’Antonia, The New York Times When KJ Dell-Antonia called on readers to submit the blogs they loved for the Motherlode blogroll, one name came up more than any other: Lisa B. Adams. The best personal blogs come from people on a journey through something that is as intense . . . → Read More: Blogging her life with cancer
“In poll, 61% of doctors say mammograms should be less frequent” By Mary Elizabeth Williams, Los Angeles Times. It’s been three years since the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force launched the mammography wars with its recommendation that most women get fewer of the breast cancer screening exams — one every other year between the ages . . . → Read More: In poll, 61% of doctors say mammograms should be less frequent
“Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us.” By Steven Brill, Time (PDF). Over the past few decades, we’ve enriched the labs, drug companies, medical device makers, hospital administrators and purveyors of CT scans, MRIs, canes and wheelchairs. Meanwhile, we’ve squeezed the doctors who don’t own their own clinics, don’t work as drug or device . . . → Read More: Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us
“Breast practices: The mammogram dilemma.” By H. Gilbert Welch, The Los Angeles Times There is growing evidence that screening mammograms aren’t all they’ve been cracked up to be. This month it was “More mammograms, more problems” — a study showing that screening every year (instead of every other) didn’t produce any benefit but did produce . . . → Read More: Breast practices: The mammogram dilemma 
Much of my life revolves around cancer, both professionally and personally. My ongoing research of breast cancer culture and industry that started over a decade ago entails an immersion into the topic that involves incessant reading of medical studies, news articles, advocacy materials, public policies, and personal stories as well as systematic observation, interviewing, writing, . . . → Read More: Every silver lining has a cloud
“Susan Love’s Illness Gives New Focus to Her Cause.” By Tara Parker-Pope The New York Times Well Blog During a talk last spring in San Francisco, Dr. Susan Love, the well-known breast cancer book author and patient advocate,chided the research establishment for ignoring the needs of people with cancer. “The only difference between a researcher . . . → Read More: Susan Love’s Illness Gives New Focus to Her Cause |
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