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May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

More Women Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer Than Ever, Thanks to Better Treatments, Study Finds

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The number of women living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is increasing. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, say researchers, noting that today’s better treatments allow patients to live ... Read more

March 27, 2017March 27, 2017

What’s Wrong with US Healthcare? Let’s Talk About Advil

A Lump in the Road - A Column by Nancy Brier, Columns

“Do you have any Advil with you?” a tech asked me. I was having a port installed. Prior to cancer treatment, my husband thought a port was a place to park ... Read more

January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

They’re Tinkering With Healthcare Insurance Again

A Lump in the Road - A Column by Nancy Brier, Columns

“I know a place where you can get cheap chemo.” “What?!” I asked. My breast was being crushed by a cold, flat panel, my arm awkwardly flailed against the side ... Read more