Supreme Court Rules Companies Cannot Patent Human Genes
The nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously yesterday in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics that corporations may not patent human genes because they are products of nature. Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP, Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s chief executive officer, and the LBBC staff want to know what you think about this ruling.
Save the Date: LBBC Announces 2013 Fall Conference Details
The New York Times best-selling author, Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, will open LBBC's fall conference, “News You Can Use: Breast Cancer Updates for Living Well,” with a lecture on Saturday, October 26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City.
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ASCO Update
06/20/2013
Learn the latest in cancer research and treatment from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Breast Reconstruction Part One: Using Your Own Tissue to Rebuild Your Breast
07/15/2013Learn the latest on breast reconstruction research and methods.
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June 18, 2013
A Different Type of Survivor
Patricia Brett, designer and founder of Veronica Brett, a luxury line of swimwear made specifically for women with breast cancer and those who have had risk-reducing mastectomies, will be blogging throughout the summer for LBBC about her history with breast cancer and giving tips on how to enjoy the warmer months and feel sexy on […
June 2013 Ask the Expert: Managing Stress and Anxiety
Living Beyond Breast Cancer experts Kauser Ahmed, PhD, and Ruth H. Steinman, MD, answer your questions about managing the stress and anxiety you may feel after a breast cancer diagnosis.
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