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 First Date: Biopsies with a Side of Boyfriend In the days leading up to the dreaded “D-day” or diagnosis day, I was having a blast in life. I was enjoying single life, time with my friends, work colleagues and my then 10-year-old kiddo. Little did I know that my world was about to shift …
Just like the progression through stages of grief. Everyone’s response to trauma is different. Some remain stuck, and struggle to move on. Others use that trauma as a catalyst for change. For the latter, it’s not called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but rather, post-traumatic stress growth (PTSG). The phenomenon of PTSG was identified by psychologists …
Managing stress after a breast cancer diagnosis is so vital, but also very hard. I vividly recall the way I felt after my doctor broke the news to me that I had breast cancer. It was my worst nightmare come true. I could barely breathe let alone think. I recall saying to my brother I …
Sharing news of a diagnosis with a small child can indeed be challenging. When I was diagnosed, my kids were in early 20s and already understood the gravity of it, but a three-year-old might not grasp it fully. In simple terms, you could explain to your child that mommy is feeling unwell and needs to …
The intimacy of a relationship can be deeply affected by a breast cancer diagnosis. Changes to one’s body, the psychological toll, and the physical side effects of treatment can have a significant impact on one’s sexual health and perspective. I vividly recall the moment when I had to confront these changes in my life and …
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