At the onset of my breast cancer journey, I was alerted to the realities of the financial burden that a breast cancer diagnosis brings. Indeed, the financial aspects can quickly become a formidable aspect of the cancer experience that can feel equally as daunting as the physical and emotional contours of this disease. When I …
Family
How family and friends can help those newly diagnosed?
Family and friends play a crucial role when someone is diagnosed with cancer. They can provide emotional and practical support that can make a significant difference. Firstly, it’s important to be there for her. Do not assure her that everything will be okay because, to her, it’s anything but okay right now. Just being present, …
The Toll a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Takes on a Marriage
Marriage is hard enough. Going through a breast cancer diagnosis is inherently stressful and it touches every facet of your life including your relationship with your spouse. Your health, your view of self, and your relationships are all deeply affected. A breast cancer diagnosis can put a huge strain on a marriage. Imagine it – …