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
I call it chemo brain because that’s the phrase most people use — but clinicians often call it cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI). Whatever the label, it’s real: the fuzzy memory, the words that won’t come, the focus that evaporates halfway through a sentence. I’ve lived with this—brain fog, trouble with word retrieval, ongoing fatigue, and …
If you’ve been diagnosed with hormone receptor–positive breast cancer, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the term aromatase inhibitor (AI). These powerful medications are one of the cornerstones of modern breast cancer treatment — helping reduce recurrence and improve long-term survival for millions of women worldwide. But like many things in breast cancer care, they …
Guest Blog by Julie Rock So many of us regard a breast cancer diagnosis as a one-and-done thing. For many of us, especially those of us who experience a metastatic breast cancer recurrence, it is hardly that. We are in a daily fight for survival, battling cancer, physical side effects and financial toxicity. It is …
From a regular gal As I progress in breast cancer survivorship, I continue to learn about the best way to support myself to deal with the anti-cancer medication and radiation side effects. I honestly feel like I’ve been left to my own devices for the most part, but that’s another blog post. My latest focus …
Embracing Strength in Vulnerability: How Journaling Helps Process a Breast Cancer Journey Guest post by Ronit, Firdman, creator of “My Words of Healing” – Guided Journal for Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatments The Journey Behind the Journal As a mammography technologist since 2010, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside countless women as they navigate …
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