Mastectomies and Reconstruction

From Sandra Lee to Angelina Jolie, mastectomies seem to have been on the rise. Mastectomies may be preventative – genetic testing now allows women to see if they have any genetic mutations that put them at a higher risk for breast cancer. Though typically, most women (and men)…

Coffee

     Coffee is such a universally popular drink that it has basically become an art form. Baristas have taken up latte art – pouring steamed milk into a shot of espresso to form a design on the surface of a latte. There are coffee tasters who practice…

Vehicle Donation PSA

It’s so easy to support UBCF’s mission and seven patient & family programs – donate your vehicle today! Call 1-877-DONATE to set-up your fast, convenient, tax-deductible donation. THANK YOU!

Early Detection PSA

Early detection saves lives! UBCF offers breast screenings to women and men.

Breastfeeding

            Having a baby opens up an entire new world – a new world of screaming and crying, changing diapers, and above all, breastfeeding. Breast milk has all of the vitamins and nutrients that babies needs in their first six months of life, but the nutritional benefits are…

UBCF Featured Charity at INDY 500

United Breast Cancer Foundation Selected as Featured Charity at Indianapolis 500 Announcements throughout the race event will help increase breast cancer awareness and the available support for males and females affected by breast cancer. The United Breast Cancer Foundation is thankful for the opportunity to raise awareness about…

The Benefits of Yoga

            A holistic approach to fighting breast cancer has been shown to help with the pain and stress that accompanies conventional medicinal treatment for breast cancer. For example, hot flashes due to chemotherapy have been shown to improve with the practice of de-stressing…

Stress Management and Breast Cancer Part 3

              The necessity of knowing your personal stress threshold as we talked in part 2 is that it reminds you to take actions to regulate your stress. The final and the most important part in stress management is to learn how to regulate your stress when you find…

Stress Management and Breast Cancer Part 2

As we said in part 1, being stressful with disease is fine, however you need to make sure that your stress is not out of control. In order to control your stress, you need to know your personal stress threshold – the point when stress has become limiting…

Free Mobile Mammography Event

FREE screening mammograms for eligible woman.   at the UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION 205 Depot Road, Huntington Station 11746 Visit the event page. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 9-12pm For women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year All insurance plans accepted. Co-payments…