Tag Archives: breast cancer
Another Breast Cancer Survivor on Breastfeeding and Bullies
As a fellow double-mastectomy survivor and mom, who lost my breasts at 37, I read with tremendous sorrow Emily Wax-Thibodeaux’ story of being harassed and bullied for formula-feeding her son. Having cancer at a young age is a traumatic experience. … Continue reading
Last revised on 10/23/2014
Science You Can Use: Your cancer-fighting breastmilk
The news about breastmilk’s cancer-fighting properties has been coming fast and furious recently, and I thought it would be a good idea to recap some of the most interesting findings: HAMLET - Short for Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made LEthal to Tumor … Continue reading
Last revised on 10/29/2012
Army Athlete of the Year Kelly Calway’s Breastfeeding & Milk-Donating Marathon, PLUS GIVEAWAY!
What better time than racing for prevention season to introduce our newest Team Best for Babes Champion for Moms, Kelly Calway! Kelly is the 2008 Army Athlete of the Year, the first military person in the US Olympic Trials 2012, holder of countless … Continue reading
Last revised on 10/11/2012
Science You Can Use: Could your breastmilk solve the mysteries of breast cancer?
You know that your milk can do amazing things for your baby, but did you know that it may also hold the keys to our understanding of breast cancer risk? Dr. Kathleen Arcaro is an environmental toxicologist at the University … Continue reading
Last revised on 07/07/2012
It’s Not Just About Breastfeeding
This Mother’s Day post is dedicated to the millions of moms who don’t or can’t breastfeed. I am now one of them since breast cancer took my breasts, at age 37. It’s for all of the moms who decide not to breastfeed, … Continue reading
Last revised on 05/05/2012
My Breast Cancer: Why I Won’t Race for the Cure
Last weekend, on the eve of Breast Cancer Awareness month and, coincidentally, the five year anniversary of my being diagnosed with bilateral (both sides) breast cancer, I put on my running shoes and got myself down to a 10k race … Continue reading
Last revised on 10/04/2010
Newsweek: IRS to Mastectomy Moms: No Tax Relief for Baby Formula
In a Newsweek Exclusive, the IRS has confirmed that mothers who have suffered a double mastectomy can not deduct the expense of infant formula. We certainly sympathize with the Harris family-Best for Babes Co-Founder Danielle Rigg is a breast cancer … Continue reading
Last revised on 07/23/2009