Author Archives: April Yablonsky

Good News

Posted on December 4, 2012 by April Yablonsky

I just wanted to send a quick update on last Friday’s mammogram. The results said that there were no significant changes, …

 

Fear of Recurrence

Posted on November 27, 2012 by April Yablonsky

One of the challenges of being a breast cancer survivor is the fear of recurrence. It’s a strange fear for …

 

Too Much Breast Cancer Screening?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by April Yablonsky

I came across an article last week about screenings for breast cancer in the UK and whether they cause unnecessary …

 

Breast Cancer and Your Environment

Posted on October 30, 2012 by April Yablonsky

As I have been preparing to (hopefully!) purchase my first home, I have been thinking a lot about how to …

 

Testing for Radon in Homes – Being a Cancer-Conscious Homeowner

Posted on October 23, 2012 by April Yablonsky

My husband and I are looking to purchase our first home. The process has been very exciting and we have …

 

Respecting Breast Cancer

Posted on October 9, 2012 by April Yablonsky

Last week I wrote about my love/hate relationship with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I thought maybe I was a …

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 2, 2012 by April Yablonsky

I have a love/hate relationship with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago in …

 

Five Year Milestone

Posted on September 25, 2012 by April Yablonsky

A couple of weeks ago marked the five-year anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. It has brought up many feelings, …

 

Breast Cancer Misconceptions

Posted on September 17, 2012 by April Yablonsky

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month fast approaching, I checked out the web for some misconceptions about breast cancer. It turns …

 

Be Your Own Advocate: A Reminder

Posted on September 11, 2012 by April Yablonsky

I recently saw my radiation oncologist for my annual visit. It’s the quickest and easiest of my check-ups. There are …