Studies suggest talcum powder applied directly to a woman’s genital area or on sanitary napkins, diaphragms or condoms may cause cancer of the ovaries. A study by the American Cancer Society lists talcum powder as a risk factor for ovarian cancer, the deadliest cancer of the female reproductive system.

- Read the full article here:

https://www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/ovarian-cancer/

Talc is a soft, naturally occurring mineral used in baby powders, makeup, deodorant, ceramics and paint. Some research also links talc to ovarian cancer and talc contaminated with asbestos to mesothelioma. Johnson & Johnson and other manufacturers face thousands of lawsuits from people who claim their talc products caused cancer.

- Read the full article here:

https://www.drugwatch.com/talcum-powder/

When you purchase our WARRIOR crystal bracelet you are helping other  WARRIORS. Proceeds from the sales of this gorgeous bracelet will go to helping Positively Pink and Fortunato Breast Center continue helping breast cancer patients and will provide scholarships for fitness sessions for WARRIORS who can not afford the help they deserve.

Show your special WARRIOR that you love them, that you are thinking of them , that they can do hard things, are stronger and more resilient than they know and that THEY ARE NOT ALONE.

Purchase bracelet 

- Jennifer Trettner, Warrior Workouts Founder

Many cancer patients lack the energy to carry on with normal, everyday tasks like cooking for their families. If you are looking for healthy, fresh meal options and live on Long Island, Redefine Meal Prep is worth looking into. 

The Redefine website is user friendly and there are many meal options. Following a gluten free meal plan? Not a problem. Redefine offers delivery which makes this service even more friendly for someone going through treatment.

Use referral code TRETTNER#6692

for 10% off your first order.

The idea of Positively Pink originated with Maria McMullen when she shared her desire to form a breast cancer charity in Stony Brook, NY during the summer of 2017, while sitting with a few friends after a lacrosse tournament.  Maria, a breast cancer survivor herself, discussed her vision  of making care packages for women undergoing mastectomy. These care packages would consist of items of comfort and practicality that Maria herself was given and found so helpful when she was recovering from the same surgery.  Maria had a strong desire to "give back" after receiving so much support during her own treatment of breast cancer. With the support of Eileen Davenport and Lisa Flynn, a commitment was made to bring this idea to fruition. In the months that followed the friends discussed and shared ideas and along with another close friend, Denise Garcia, Positively Pink was formed!  

If you are interested in volunteering or donating to Positively Pink email PositivelyPinkinc@gmail.com

or visit their website: https://positivelypink.org

Please send an email if you know a women who is having a mastectomy.  They can coordinate a private drop off or pick-up location on Long Island, NY

No medical information is required. 

Positively Pink is located in 

Stony Brook, New York, United States

 Jennifer Bystricky was inspired to found Knitting for Cancer Inc. in 2019, two years after her mother, Linda Coffman, fought a courageous battle with cancer. Linda had breast cancer which spread to her lungs. Jennifer was her caregiver until the end, April 16, 2016. Linda’s loving and caring spirit lives on through Jennifer and Knitting for Cancer Inc.

For three years, Jennifer witnessed all aspects of suffering from cancer as her mom’s caregiver. She first knitted a hat for her mom who was having trouble sleeping because pillowcases were scratching her head, leaving slits in her tender skin. She learned about the pain and burning sensation that her mom experienced. Treatment rooms are kept at lower temperatures to prevent the spread of germs, and warriors become extremely cold. The hats and blankets help keep warriors warm.

Knitting for cancer is a 100% nonprofit organization (zero administrative fees) that knits/crochets hats and blankets for cancer warriors using the softest yarn on the market. Cancer treatment often leaves warriors feeling cold from head to toe and it causes sensitive skin.

For more information about how you can get involved or place an order visit:

https://www.knittingforcancer.org/

 Daniela from ConsumerNotice.org, a free-to-use website that features information on consumers' safety and well-being has provided information regarding products with potential health hazard

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Chemical hair straighteners are widely used, brands like L'Oreal, Dark, Lovely, and Just for Me, have been on the market for years. Unfortunately, women who use hair straighteners may be at greater risk of developing some diseases like uterine cancer, breast cancer, and endometriosis, among other conditions, according to a recent National Institutes of Health study. And unfortunately, black women are at greater risk.

ConsumerNotice.org wants to spread awareness about the dangers of these products and have created a couple of free resources about this that you could find helpful. 

Please take a look at it here:

https://www.consumernotice.org/products/chemical-hair-straighteners/side-effects/
https://www.consumernotice.org/legal/chemical-hair-straightener-lawsuit/

Before beginning chemotherapy and Herceptin infusions I researched possible side effects. One side effect that my research uncovered was the very real possibility of 

neuropathy in the hands and feet.

Looking into this side effect I found a few articles about icing. I researched a bit more and found cold gloves and cold socks specifically designed for chemotherapy patients. 

The night before each infusion I put the gloves and socks into the freezer. The next morning I put them in a cooler bag, keeping them cool until chemotherapy began. I wore a thin pair of socks on my feet and hands. This allowed me to keep my hands and feet inside the gloves and socks for the entire chemo session.

You can purchase these on line.

They aren't expensive and they worked for me. 

- Jennifer Trettner, IDC, Estrogen+, Her2+ breast cancer survivor

Walking can be a great way to 

get the daily activity your body 

needs to fight cancer.

Walking can help maintain a healthy body weight for women,

and  it lowers hormone levels that increase the risk of breast and endometrial cancer.

Before you begin:

- Wear the correct shoes

- Always stretch first

- Make sure you have good form

- Take quicker, not longer steps

- Increase your intensity when possible

- Break up walks into short intervals

- Stay hydrated

- Schedule your daily/weekly walk time

- Take time to stretch after a walk

Every person receiving chemo experiences different side effects. For me, mouth sores were the most difficult to navigate. 

A family friend who happens to be a pharmacist suggested I try L-Lysine. After receiving approval from my Oncologist, I decided to give this supplement a try.

It didn't completely resolve my problem however it did decrease the amount of sores I had at one time and shortened the healing time. 

If you are like me and experiencing debilitating mouth sores, speak with your doctor about L-Lysine. If you are approved to try it have patience as it did take a few weeks for me to see it working.

Focusing on what we know. Not thinking about tomorrow and the what if's gives us the freedom to be present TODAY.

Today is a gift. Try starting each new day by shouting out to the universe 3 things for which you are grateful. 

Before long it will become a habit helping you begin each new day in a positive direction.

- Jennifer Trettner, IDC, Estrogen+, Her2+ breast cancer survivor

The breast center that diagnosed my cancer provided me with these books by Judy C. Kneece, RN, OCN.

I highly recommend both of these guides for breast cancer patients. They are full of information that will help you on your journey as a patient and a survivor. They address topics I didn't know I should be asking questions about.

- Jennifer Trettner, IDC, Estrogen+, Her2+ breast cancer survivor