August 1 is National Girlfriend Day. My best friend Jessi has always told me, “I only have fun with you.” Of course, I love when she says that, even though I know it’s not true. Jessi has an awesome life in Michigan — she’s surrounded by people who love her — and she dog-sits for… Read More How to Be a Good Emotional Support Friend

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a very early form of breast cancer that makes up about 1 out 5 cases of breast cancer. While any cancer diagnosis is scary, DCIS is noninvasive and very treatable. With appropriate treatment and follow-up care, the outlook is excellent. And the five-year survival rate for people diagnosed with… Read More Understanding DCIS: Early Stage Breast Cancer

Let’s take a minute to give props to your immune system. If you’re not exactly sure what your immune system does, think of it like the mama bear of your body. The cells, tissues and organs that make up your immune system fiercely protect your body against threats (germs, viruses, etc.) and attack anything that’s… Read More CAR T-Cell Therapy 101