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Past Articles:

Title: Low Vitamin D Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer
Publication: Web MD
Date: April 29, 2011
By: Salynn Boyles
Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH

Women with low vitamin D levels may have an increased risk for the most aggressive breast cancers, new research suggests.

Several earlier studies have suggested a link between low vitamin D levels and breast cancer risk. But the new study is among the first to examine vitamin D insufficiency and poor prognosis.  Read complete article

Title: Relationship With Nurses Vital to Success of Growing Nonprofit
Publication: Nurse.com
Date: April 5, 2010
When Becky Olson was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was surrounded by friends and family. But she sometimes couldn’t shake the fear, which led to feelings of isolation.

Then one day the phone rang; it was a close relative, asking whether Olson would be home in an hour. She said yes, somewhat confused, but glad to have the company. The relative stopped over with a pair of rubber gloves and cleaning supplies, and said, “I’m here to clean your house. You can take a nap or whatever will make you happy. But I’m not leaving until I do this for you.”  More