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
By Tracey Ryan Chase I started getting screened for breast cancer at age 29 because of my mom’s breast cancer. She was diagnosed at the young age of 39. I was in grade six when my parents sat my brother and me down to tell us that our mom had cancer. What did that mean? …
Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis is a journey filled with countless challenges, and discussing your diagnosis with your young children can feel like an insurmountable hurdle. However, based on my own experience, having an open dialogue can provide not only emotional relief for you, but also support and reassurance for your children, regardless of their …
Breast cancer and domestic violence share more than an awareness month (October) in common. Research shows that there is a correlation between those diagnosed with the disease and rates of intimate partner abuse and violence. This is a tricky, delicate and important topic. I am not an expert in domestic violence and I am fortunate …
When the holiday season rolls around, it’s typically a time of celebration, family, festivities, and love. But for those of us diagnosed with cancer, it can often add another layer of stress and uncertainty on top of everything else we are dealing with. My breast cancer treatment wrapped up just at the start of the …
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 …
Error: No feed with the ID 7 found.
Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed.