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The FDA Now Requires Women Be Informed About their Breast Density – So Now What?
As of September 10, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all mammogram reports sent to patients must include breast density, which should be described as either “not dense” or “dense.” If your breast tissue is not dense,…
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Single parenting with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)
Guest post by Natalie Kwadrans It’s one thing to be a mom and a parent. To do these jobs while dealing with metastatic breast cancer, and as a single parent is one harsh dose of hard. I was over the moon…
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Breast cancer, infertility, and pregnancy loss. This is my story.
A guest post by Emily Voreas My name is Emily. I have batted infertility, pregnancy loss and breast cancer. This is my story. I love to sing at the top of my lungs alongside my 2-year-old daughter. I play the guitar and…
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Breast Cancer and the Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage can be a terrific complementary therapy for those going through breast cancer, helping to alleviate stress, combat fatigue and even ease pain. I have a standing date with my massage therapist and found regular massage to be incredibly helpful when…
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant
A guest post by Amanda Thomas A breast cancer diagnosis is terrifying at the best of times. Getting that diagnosis while pregnant with my second child was next-level fear. I was not just worried about my health, but that of my…