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Obesity can negatively affect cancer treatment outcomes, trigger disease recurrence and shorten longevity. Organized weight loss programs and exercise can help patients protect themselves. DON VAUGHAN DECEMBER 14, 2016, Cure Magazine "After a cancer diagnosis, you can go...

Live life empowered! Learn from other people who are navigating the hereditary cancer path at our upcoming FORCE support meeting. FORCE exists to improve the lives of individuals and families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Join us for our next meeting: June 21, 2017 at...

What are the benefits of breast massage? Montclair Breast Center encourages women to participate in regular breast massage for health and wellness. Self breast massage is a wonderful way to get to know your breasts (and subsequently recognize any changes that may occur). Breast massag...

"In 2015, the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges put out a report calling exercise a "miracle cure. I have not been alone in thinking that physical activity to improve health should be hard. When I hear friends talk about exercising, they discuss running marathons, participating in C...

What are Probiotics? Probiotics are "good" and "helpful" bacteria. These live microorganisms keep your gut healthy and offer a huge health benefit for gastrointestinal problems. Probiotics are also believed to help strengthen immune systems against infection. Why are Probiotic...

Dense breasts have more fibrous and glandular tissue, which appear white on a mammogram. Cancerous tumors also appear white on a mammogram, making them difficult to identify within dense breasts. Fat appears black on a mammogram. This creates a greater contrast against "white" cancerous t...

The size of a tumor of abnormal cells and whether or not those cells are contained to the place of origin determine the stage of cancer. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), indicating the cancer cell growth starts in the milk ducts. In Stage 0 breast ...

We recently participated in a workshop with Amy Minkoff, professional speaker and transformational coach. Amy helps individuals (and groups!) discover and build their dreams so they can live a life they truly love. Specifically, she teaches her clients and audiences how to master dif...

2D mammograms make images of the front and side of the breast. The breast is compressed between two plates, which may create images with overlapping tissue making it more difficult to find cancer. The best way to discover signs of cancer at the earliest possible, and most treatable st...

Recent studies reveal Vitamin D is not only important in aiding calcium absorption, but a nutritional powerhouse with wide-ranging health benefits. Try adding some of these items to your grocery list to increase your Vitamin D intake during the darker, colder months: Salmon (3 o...

Yes, the stage of cancer indicates the size of the tumor of abnormal cells and whether or not those cells are contained to the place of origin. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carinoma in situ (DCIS), indicating the cancer cell growth starts in the milk ducts. In Stage 0 b...

If you have an appointment coming up with our office, why not get to know your specialist? These amazing women make up our staff, and are there to help! Click here and learn about them! ...

Different people have different warning signs for breast cancer. Some people do not have any signs or symptoms at all. A person may find out they have breast cancer after a routine mammogram. Some warning signs of breast cancer include: New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit). ...

The American Cancer Society now recommends women of average risk start mammograms at 45. However, many woman are high risk, including those who had children after 30, are overweight, have dense breasts and/or are of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. It's important to note the difference,...

Exercise has proven to help reduce breast cancer risk and even help breast cancer survivors live longer. Yoga in particular helps control physical functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, metabolism, body temperature, brain waves, and skin resistance. This can result in im...

The best defense against breast cancer is prevention. By educating yourself on risk factors, you can take appropriate steps to help reduce your individual chance of hearing the words "You have breast cancer." October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and a good opportunity to learn mo...

Not sure if you need to schedule an appointment for breast cancer testing? The first step is to take our quiz! This quiz will help determine if you are likely at risk for the disease or should come in for a consultation. Find the link for the quiz listed on the "Resources" page....

You don't have to travel all the way to New York to receive top notch medical care. Our doctors use a specific approach to patient care that is key to reaching the goal of 100% early detection. This approach includes: Specially trained breast surgeons and Fellowship Trained brea...

Our mission is simple: our focus isn't about how many breast cancers we treat, it's about how many lives we save by empowering our patients with the knowledge they need to help prevent breast cancer. Learn more about us! ...

Many know Giuliana Rancic for co-hosting the entertainment news show, E! News, as well as starring on E!'s Fashion Police. But to many, she became a symbol of hope when she announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Giuliana, who was diagnosed in 2012, opened up to CBS about her b...