Articles by Jaime Herndon

Jaime Herndon received her MS in clinical health psychology and her MPH in maternal-child health, with a focus on women's and children's cancers. When not writing, she enjoys reading, yoga and triathlon training. She is a transplanted Northerner who calls Chapel Hill, NC home.

I survived cervical cancer

By Jaime Herndon on Jan 27, 2011
Diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 25 years old, Tamika Felder found herself having to make a life-changing decision: Give up...
Cancer survival trends since 2000

By Jaime Herndon on Jan 27, 2011
The battle against cancer rages on, but believe it or not, there is a bright side to the silent killer: The National Cancer...
Cancer risk: Obesity

By Jaime Herndon on Jan 27, 2011
Because of the overwhelming amount of overweight and obese Americans, there has been a recent uptick in health conditions such as...
Real life: I have chronic cancer

By Jaime Herndon on Jan 27, 2011
We’re all familiar with chronic conditions – diabetes, arthritis, cancer…wait. Cancer? A chronic condition? Yes. A cancer diagnosis...
What to do after a cancer diagnosis

By Jaime Herndon on Jan 25, 2011
After being diagnosed with cancer, a million questions and concerns are running through your mind. Find out what to do next.
What happens after a breast cancer diagnosis?

By Jaime Herndon on Sep 28, 2010
When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, the stress can weigh on them and take a toll. Read on to find out ways to help...
Breast cancer vs breast lumps: What's the difference?

By Jaime Herndon on Sep 28, 2010
When you feel a lump during a breast exam, or your doctor says she feels a lump during your visit, it is normal to be nervous and...
10 Risk factors for breast cancer

By Jaime Herndon on Sep 28, 2010
There are numerous known risk factors for breast cancer, despite the fact that the National Cancer Institute states that the...