We know all you want for the holidays is to make sure everyone on your list gets something great. You’re so thoughtful! But with myriad choices, gift giving can be come a real chore. Take some of the guesswork out of your quest for that perfect present by adding a […]
Eating By Elaine
Joy to Life magazine is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with food blogger and healthy eating expert Elaine Gordon, whose blog, Eating by Elaine, features tons of delicious easy-to-make dishes that are nutritious, plant-based and free of common allergens including gluten, dairy, soy and peanuts. We’ll be posting some […]
Jamiliah’s Story
Every survivor has a story…this is Jamiliah Rodger’s. (Video produced by Alabama News Network for Tickled Pink 2019.)
Jenny’s Story
Every survivor has a story…this is Jenny Dodson’s. (Video produced by Alabama News Network for Tickled Pink 2019.)
Carrie’s Story
Every survivor has a story…this is Carrie Ward’s. (Video produced by Alabama News Network for Tickled Pink 2019.)
Tips for A Better Mammogram
For most women, mammography provides the best way to find breast cancer at an early stage,when treatment is usually the most highly successful. A mammogram is a low-dose X-ray of your breasts that can detect many changes that are too small or too deep to feel. Mammograms are considered safe, […]
Lymphedema Surgery Eases Symptoms of this Common Cancer Treatment Side Effect
(video and information provided by MD Anderson) Lymphedema is a common cancer treatment side effect that can lead to swelling, pain and sometimes infections. Lymphedema can be treated through noninvasive methods like massage, compression garments and physical therapy. But if lymphedema symptoms do not improve a patient may need surgery. […]
Mowing Down Breast Cancer
Support for Joy to Life comes from all kinds of people, places and companies. One of the most unique places we’ve received support (and lots of it) comes from Bush Hog—a company that produces heavy duty mowers and cutters based in Selma, Alabama. Now you may be thinking, why would […]
Big-Hearted Bikers
(pictured above are Helen Philips and the Save the Tatas group at a recent check presentation to Joy to Life) One of the most amazing things about Joy to Life is watching people who travel in completely different circles come together to save lives. Breast cancer affects everyone, and when […]
Janet’s Story
(Pictured above are Janet, her daughter Cindy and the bride, her granddaughter, Emilie. Photo emailed from Janet.) Staff meetings at Joy to Life are like most – lots of planning, idea sharing and deadline setting. It keeps our small staff hopping, but for good reasons. However, when a team member […]