Tag: cancer
The Ins-and-Outs of Home Inspections
July 05, 2019. AAA Staff
Home inspections can alert you to issues a potential home may have, saving you from headaches down the road. Learn more about the process.
What Does SPF Mean?
May 16, 2019. Dana Laverty
Safeguard your skin this summer with these SPF basics.
Lung Cancer Awareness: Risks, Signs and Prevention
April 07, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
Recognizing the risk factors and warning signs of lung cancer can save lives.
Health Risks for Young Adults to Think About
November 05, 2018. Paul Grimaldi
You may be young, but you’re not invincible! Pay attention to these health risks to stay at the top of your game for years to come.
About Genetics Testing for Cancer
November 01, 2018. AAA Staff
Submitted by Dr. Karen David, medical geneticist Thank you for publishing “Breast Cancer: Is It all in your Genes” in honor of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month to bring this to the attention of your readers. We would like to offer some clarification. Your article suggests that the cost for genetic testing is very high,…
Substitutes for Vegetable Oil and Other Healthy Eating Alternatives
September 20, 2018. Ashley Richardson
Eating healthier begins with making smart choices. Start by trying these substitutes for vegetable oil and reducing your intake of artificial sugars and salt.
Five Health Issues Facing All Women
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
By Cassandra Raposo and Rebecca Galib October brings with it many colors, like the vibrant red, orange and yellow of autumn leaves. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so while brilliantly colored leaves are falling around us, another color – pink – is also making the rounds. According to the American Cancer Society, roughly…
Breast Cancer Survivor Spreads Hope in Reach to Recovery Program
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
While battling a life-changing disease like breast cancer, it helps to have a support system in place. It’s especially helpful when someone who has survived breast cancer is in your corner, helping you navigate through the journey, from the initial diagnosis to undergoing treatment and beyond. Someone like Dianne Fonseca, a AAA member and Greenville,…
Early Breast Cancer Detection Saves Lives and Money
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
A late-stage breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating. The five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with stage 0 or 1 breast cancer is nearly 100 percent. But it drops to 73 percent for women diagnosed at stage 3, and to 22 percent at stage 4, according to the American Cancer Society. The financial costs are…
BRCA Mutations: When to Test Your Genes for Breast Cancer
September 15, 2018. Rebecca Galib
You’ve heard of inheriting genes from your parents, like your eye and hair color, but what about inheriting breast cancer? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are inherited gene mutations linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, 12 percent of women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer at…