woman fighting

Feature Article: Know Your Fighter Cells – White Blood Counts

When you're in the thick of chemo, your numbers–your blood cell counts–become a vitally important thing to know. Here’s a quick refresher: Red blood cells carry oxygen and bring energy to your organs and tissues, while white blood cells, sometimes called your "natural defenses," shield your body from bacteria and viruses that cause infection. When counts are low, especially white cell counts, you're at great risk of developing illness and fatigue. We've had a lot of search traffic for this article lately, so we thought we'd spotlight it again. Learn to protect yourself and your fighter cells -- so you can recover successfully from chemotherapy's drain.

send an e-card

Send an E-Card!

Make someone's day special with an article link and e-card.

research lab

Breast Cancer Breakthroughs

Read the latest breast cancer research headlines. Updated weekly.

New Articles

You Can Take it With You!

You can take everything you own when camping, but Dianne Armitage points out in this funny column that the real point is to enjoy the simplest of moments... and the warmth of the fire! 

Survivor Spotlight

Being young and single at her diagnosis gives Nicole McLean a unique perspective, and also fuels her to dream and dream big for her future.

For Your Bookshelf -- Side Effects

Amy Goldman Koss' young adult novel about a teen experiencing lymphoma is anything but a tear-jerker. It's spunky and sharp, just like its main character, Izzy.

Podcasts

Listen to our latest podcast online or download it to your mp3 player.

Newsletter

Stay up to date with new articles and services that are relevant to you.

Discussion Forum

Share your experiences with other women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Ask The Expert!

Ask your breast cancer related question and get an email response.  

Quality Of Life

Having a positive outlook and a healthier lifestyle can improve on your quality of life.

In Treatment

Educate yourself on the treatments that are best for you. 

Newly Diagnosed

Learn about different surgeries and what to do before and after.

Community & Support

Our growing, interactive community includes professional advice, publications, a survivors' club, some humor, and much more.