Tag: breast cancer
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Health Matters 9/18: Innovative Surgical Technique Can Restore Sensation After Mastectomy
By Evan Katzel, M.D. Reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy to treat breast cancer is increasingly common among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. With the rebuilding of the shape and look of their breast, many women regain their self-image, self-confidence, and quality of life after cancer treatment. Yet until recently,…
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Learn about COVID’s effects on breast cancer treatment during Lunch ‘n’ Learn virtual program
The East Brunswick Public Library is partnering with Princeton Radiation Oncology, Saint Peter’s Breast Center and Regional Cancer Care Associates Central Jersey for a series of Lunch ‘n’ Learn online health programs. The first presentation is “Cancer During COVID: Breast Cancer” at noon on May 1. In this multidisciplinary talk conducted virtually, doctors will discuss…
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Survivors use expressive arts to relay messages of hope during breast cancer battles
Carl Williams “Blackout” Burns was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Upon coming home, he settled into civilian life as a commercial banker and investment advisor. Living a typical life, his world turned upside down when he woke up one morning in May 2013, scratched his chest and felt a pea-sized lump to the…
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After losing mother, young woman explains importance of early detection in her own battle against breast cancer
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick Township Councilman Ralph Andrews lost his wife Marguerite to breast cancer in 1993. During this past summer, his greatest fears were once again realized as their daughter, Jill, was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. Jill Andrews spoke during the North Brunswick Township Council meeting on Oct. 7, mentioning how…
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Power of positivity flows through breast cancer survivor’s book
Diane Young Uniman, aka Princess von Brainisfried, will hold book signing event at The Greene Turtle in North Brunswick NORTH BRUNSWICK – Diane Young Uniman can relate her battle against breast cancer to the prospect of losing her dog. In remission for about three years, the North Brunswick resident said she learned how to…
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North Brunswick’s pink patrol car part of Saint Peter’s Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day on Oct. 16
Saint Peter’s University Hospital will hold its annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day from 3-5 p.m. on Oct. 16 in the Sister Marie de Pazzi Conference Center, 254 Easton Ave., New Brunswick. In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Saint Peter’s spotlights the importance of educating all women about the variety of breast reconstruction options…
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Princess Diane von Brainisfried to hold signing event for new breast cancer book
North Brunswick resident and author Diane Young Uniman, also know as Princess Diane von Brainisfried, will hold a book signing from 12:30-3 p.m. on Oct. 12 at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, 211 Main St., North Brunswick, for her new book, “Bonjour, Breast Cancer – I’m Still Smiling”. To promote breast cancer awareness,…
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‘Bonjour, Breast Cancer’ author to speak at East Brunswick Library
Princess Diane von Brainisfried will discuss her book “Bonjour, Breast Cancer—I’m Still Smiling” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the East Brunswick Library, Civic Center Dr., East Brunswick. Von Brainisfried (aka Diane Young Uniman) is a motivational speaker and certified positive psychology life coach and optimist expert for the Women’s Health Institute of Robert…
