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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS & PODCASTS

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Knowledge is POWER when it comes to the topic of Breast Cancer. During October, there is an enormous push to provide information and resources to help us know more and what the up-to-date information is about this challenging illness. This month is crucial for raising awareness, encouraging regular screenings, and fostering conversations around early detection, which can significantly impact outcomes. Additionally, various organizations and communities come together to share personal stories, promote research advancements, and address the importance of supportive networks. By collaborating and focusing on education, we can empower individuals to take proactive steps in their health journeys and create a society that is well-informed and united against breast cancer.

FYI – HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/expert-answers/breast-cancer/faq-20058066

FYI – About

The Video Journal of Oncology (VJOncology) is an independent, global, open-access video journal, dedicated to providing trusted and up-to-date information in order to improve the awareness and understanding of oncology.

Source : https://www.vjoncology.com/podcast/therapeutic-options-beyond-adcs-in-her-breast-cancer/

All the best in Wellness!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – HOPE KIT and PODCAST

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you can empower someone by providing them with a HOPE Kit. Then learn more by listening in to the Real Pink Podcast.

Click the link below:

https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/nbcf-programs/hope-kit/

REAL PINK PODCAST –
https://realpink.komen.org/archive/#real-pink-podcast-episodes

All the best in Wellness!

FYI – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

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News you can USE 🙂

Did you know that your smartphone can help to detect skin cancer?

Click the link below to learn more:

https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/how-to-use-your-smartphone-to-detect-skin-cancer

All the best in Wellness!

Cancer Recovery Support App

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Every October Breast Cancer Awareness Month is brought to our attention with charities, news, and support.

This year I am introducing the Reach to Recovery app, which you can download, or you can become a volunteer as a survivor of this enormous challenge. Oftentimes when we can speak with someone who has traveled and survived a difficult health challenge, it gives us strength and hope for our own challenging journey.

Look at the YouTube video below and decide for yourself how to take steps in getting support by reviewing what is available.

For details and to download the app click the link below.
https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/reach-to-recovery.html

If you are a breast cancer survivor and would like to volunteer your support click the link below.
https://www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer/reach-to-recovery.html

For additional information on other apps click below.
https://www.makeuseof.com/apps-to-support-breast-cancer-patients/?newsletter_popup=1

All the best in Wellness!

Skin Health Matters

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It’s not a topic that we cover often when it comes to APPS, but I think that this is worth sharing. Melanoma is a real thing. This APP is free. Please share. Click the link for details.

https://www.uofmhealth.org/patient%20and%20visitor%20guide/my-skin-check-app

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Information from the Cancer Foundation:
https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/

All the best in Wellness!

New Cancer Apps and Support

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This month Tech4Boomers is eager to share some new free APPs and other Internet websites which are support systems for people who live with cancer. I suggest that you listen to my podcast, it gives a detailed description of the help available using your mobile devices, laptops, and desktops. Then use the links provided below to access the information.

Also available on Apple, Google and other podcast platforms


To read about and download the Pfizer “Living With” App use the links below:

https://www.thisislivingwithcancer.com/living-with-app?gclid=18e920bb56561a5c96e741db0a93c00a&gclsrc=3p.ds

Android user:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pfizer.us.livingwith

Apple user:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1223073769

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Apps for Breast Cancer

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I am always looking for technology that helps us to lead our lives a bit more stress less in ways that we may not have thought of, especially during this challenging time of Covid19. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Keeping that in mind, I was fortunate enough to learn about these Breast Cancer Apps, many of which are Free. I am eager to share them with you.

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