Support for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer knowledge, wisdom and advice by survivors for survivors
Support for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer knowledge, wisdom and advice by survivors for survivors
The cost of battling breast cancer, or financial toxicity as it’s often referred to, is a grim reality that many of us have to grapple with. The financial burdens start to loom shortly after diagnosis and can continue way beyond the initial treatments. Medical bills, loss of income, and indirect costs associated with care and …
I had never even heard of the word lymphedema before I found myself on my breast cancer journey. Now, because I’ve had lymph nodes removed and radiation to my left armpit (because two of those nodes had cancer in them), I’m at risk for this condition and will be for the rest of my life. …
I have written extensively on this blog about the trauma that comes with a breast cancer diagnosis and how even two and a half years post-diagnosis, I know my body is still holding on to that trauma. I can’t quite describe it fully, but it’s a bit like a roller coaster ride where you are …
Guest post by Alice Zhao My breast cancer journey began in a way that is familiar to many women—a routine mammogram that turned out to be anything but routine. However, on the journey from my mammogram to my breast cancer diagnosis, I was blindsided by the deafening silence from the very people I expected to …
When someone asks me what gift to send to someone who is facing a mastectomy for breast cancer, I always suggest a nice pair of pyjamas. For me, they tick all the boxes for compassionate gift giving — self-care, comfort and practicality. And if you are searching for the perfect pair, I have to recommend KickIt’s …
