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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 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…
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When it comes to your breast cancer diagnosis, how much do you want to know?
I caught up with my cousin this week. The latter half of her career was spent doing trauma work with a major airline. She’s also experienced profound grief. She was incredibly helpful to me when I was first diagnosed and processing…
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Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast cancer treatment, Patient Advocacy, Supporting a loved one
I’m a First Nations Woman with Breast Cancer. I Believe There is a Place for all Forms of Medicine
Guest post by Sharon Laronde I am First Nations Anishinaabe. I belong to the Nipissing First Nations in North Bay, Canada. I’m Ojibwe on my mom’s side and Algonquin Mohawk on my dad’s side, so a bit of a mix. I’m…