Introduction: In addition to everything on your mind, breast cancer affects your ability to move. Spending time in the hospital or sick at home can leave the body stiff and sore, making it more difficult to complete daily tasks. As a regular form of exercise, yoga is a…
For those enduring chemotherapy and radiation, yoga provides a means to strengthen the body, boost the immune system, and produce a much sought after feeling of well-being. For those recovering from surgery, such as that for breast cancer, yoga can help restore motion and flexibility in a gentle,…
“Research has increasingly shown that breast cancer patients who practice yoga experience many benefits, including increased energy, diminished anxiety, and better overall quality of life” says Jennifer Ligibel, MD, a breast cancer oncologist. Breast cancer and their treatments can cause many symptoms such as lymphedema, nausea, fatigue, and…
United Breast Cancer Foundation will be holding the annual Tempur-Pedic(R) Mattress Fall Donation event in September in Norton, VA. UBCF is now accepting applications from breast cancer patients AND survivors. A limited number of twin and queen mattresses will be available at no cost. UBCF trusts the Tempur-Pedic(R) mattress brand…
Tattoos Making a Difference Some women who have undergone mastectomies and breast reconstructive surgery are using tattoos to help heal physical and emotional scars. Women who’ve had breast reconstructive surgery sometimes have to undergo another to have nipples added to their new breast. New nipples can be created…
Serving Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors and Family Members on Long Island The United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is a national non-profit organization, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Huntington, NY. UBCF’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer. Thanks to…
Serving local breast cancer patients and survivors HUNTINGTON STATION, NY (PRWEB) MAY 19, 2017 The United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF) is pleased to partner with Good360 to provide Tempur-Pedic® mattresses free-of-charge to breast cancer patients and survivors. The trusted Tempur-Pedic® Mattress brand offers the comfort and support necessary…
United Breast Cancer Foundation will once again be holding the annual Tempur-Pedic® Mattress Spring Donation event in mid-May on Long Island. Details of the event are still being fine tuned, but client information is currently being accepted for the waiting list at UBCF offices. A limited number of…
By Jamal Jordan Not all mastectomies are created equal. In order to understand the various types of mastectomies, one must first understand what a mastectomy is. There are two surgical options when faced with breast cancer; a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. A lumpectomy is a surgical procedure in…
UBCF provided funding to support Breast Cancer Options 2016 Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreat held at the world renowned Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. Below are testimonials from participants, thanking YOU! Following twelve years of Stage II breast cancer “survivorship”, I was stunned by my recent Stage IV…
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