Yolanda Smith

Feature Writer

B.Pharm.

Pharmacy

Yolanda graduated with a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the University of South Australia and has experience working in both Australia and Italy. She is passionate about how medicine, diet and lifestyle affect our health and enjoys helping people understand this. In her spare time she loves to explore the world and learn about new cultures and languages.

Articles from Yolanda

Living with Breast Cancer

Women with breast cancer, who have undergone treatment to eradicate the abnormal cell growth and come out on the other side as a survivor, can experience a complex set of challenges as they recover. In particular, there can be complex emotional and physical changes to face as they continue with their lives. Learning to adjust to these changes can be stressful, and every woman will respond differently.

15 Feb 2017

HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a gene that can play an important role in the development of some types of breast cancer. This gene is also sometimes referred to as Erc-B2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2 (ERBB2). This gene is involved in the production of HER2 proteins, which are present on breast cells as receptors to control the growth, division, and repair of the cells.

15 Feb 2017

Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer

Hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive or HR+) breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that feeds on the presence of estrogen and progesterone hormones in the body to grow. This type of breast cancer can be targeted with hormonal treatments to slow down the growth of the cancer cells or reduce the risk of recurrence.

15 Feb 2017

Familial Breast Cancer

Approximately 1 in 15 cases of breast cancer are considered to be caused by a gene mutation inherited from a parent, known as hereditary or familial breast cancer.

15 Feb 2017

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer awareness is a movement that aims to increase awareness and reduce the stigma linked to the symptoms and treatment of breast cancer. Through the provision of education about the characteristics of breast cancer to the general public, supporters believe that more people can become informed about the disease, leading to improved treatment outcomes for the affected women due to earlier detection and better treatment methods.

15 Feb 2017

Genetics of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer involves uncontrolled growth of cells in the breasts, which is caused by a mutation in genes. These gene mutations may be inherited from the individual’s parents or acquired throughout their lifetime.

14 Feb 2017

Preventing Scar Formation

The formation of a scar is a natural part of the healing process following an injury to the skin as the body repairs the wound.

31 Jan 2017

Chronic Edema Causes and Management

Edema occurs when the capillaries leak fluid into the surrounding tissues of the body, which builds up in the area and leads to swelling.

30 Jan 2017

Medications that Can Cause Alopecia / Hair Loss

Alopecia, also commonly known as hair loss, can sometimes occur as a result of taking some medications.

30 Jan 2017

Multidisciplinary Primary Care Teams

Primary care teams with health professionals from various disciplines may play a key role in improving the quality of patient care. Each team member is able to put forward specialized ideas and recommendations relevant to their area of expertise, contributing to an improved patient experience of primary health care and better health outcomes for the public.

30 Jan 2017