Author Archives: Dr. Kristi Harrington

Surgical treatment of breast cancer can be pretty confusing, especially when you’re not privy to the details. I’ll bet we all know someone who has or has had breast cancer, and not all women receive the same treatment. How often … Continue reading →

Compared to breast cancer in women, male breast cancer (MBC) is extremely rare, accounting for less than 1 percent of all breast cancers. The American Cancer Society estimates approximately 2,140 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed in 2011 compared … Continue reading →

This article by Dr. Kristi Harrington was published in the September/October 2011 issue of 425 Magazine. Let’s talk about breast cancer prevention and reducing your risk. For most women with breast cancer, there is no one identifiable event or reason … Continue reading →

We all know October is breast cancer awareness month, and we all see pink products for sale and lots of pink awareness….but it’s about more than just pink. This month is a time for all women to pause and think … Continue reading →

As a dietitian I strongly believe that dietary factors are important in the prevention of certain diseases, especially cancer.  Beliefs are beliefs, but what I really get excited about is having research to prove that what we eat is important. … Continue reading →