Navigating Breast Cancer: A Nurse Practitioner and Survivor’s Guide
By Courtney DuBois Shihabuddin, DNP, APRN-CNP, AGPCNP-BC Embarking on the journey that begins with a breast cancer diagnosis is not one we tend to anticipate, and yet its prevalence reminds us it can touch the lives of anyone — regardless of age or gender. As both a nurse practitioner (NP) and a breast cancer survivor, […]
Breast Cancer: Find It, Fight It!
By April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP- BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when our nation comes together to honor survivors, remember loved ones lost to breast cancer and pledge our support and commitment to continue the fight to stop breast cancer. In the United States, approximately 316,000 […]
Fast Facts About Breast Cancer You May Not Know
Breast cancer can impact everyone. Here are some fast facts you may not know.
Commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month With an At-home Self-exam
Each October, we commemorate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of those who will develop invasive breast cancer. The best way to catch breast cancer early is with breast self-exams, annual clinical exams and mammograms. Here are a few ways you can perform a self-exam.