Cancer Archives - Valena Wright, MD

Obesity-Related Cancers and Implementing Behavioral Change

by Valena Wright | Sep 24, 2021 | Cancer, Healthy Habits, Obesity

In my pursuit of women’s cancer cures I’ve found that scientifically proven lifestyle interventions are often overlooked by patients and providers alike. To improve awareness on the link between obesity and uterine cancer (as well as many others), we need to...

The Pan Mass Challenge and the Importance of Putting Goals in Ink

by Valena Wright | Aug 2, 2021 | Cancer, Cancer Prevention

The Pan-Mass Challenge is always an emotional weekend in so many ways, as we honor family and friends we have lost to cancer, treasure those living through a diagnosis, and celebrate with survivors. I ride in memory of my older sister Debbie, who inspires me daily;...

Our Crown and Glory: Coping with Chemo-Induced Alopecia

by Valena Wright | Jul 19, 2021 | Cancer

The first question I’m often asked after I tell a woman she will need chemotherapy is, “Will I lose my hair?“ Women report hair loss, or alopecia, as the most stressful side effect of chemotherapy. Yet, as doctors, we tend to dismiss this concern as a temporary, but...

Obesity-Related Cancers and Implementing Behavioral Change

The Pan Mass Challenge and the Importance of Putting Goals in Ink

Our Crown and Glory: Coping with Chemo-Induced Alopecia

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