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Breast cancer and lymphedema
I had never even heard of the word lymphedema before I found myself on my breast cancer journey. Now, because I’ve had lymph nodes removed and radiation to my left armpit (because two of those nodes had cancer in them), I’m…
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How I’m Using Acupuncture for Trauma Release After Breast Cancer
I have written extensively on this blog about the trauma that comes with a breast cancer diagnosis and how even two and a half years post-diagnosis, I know my body is still holding on to that trauma. I can’t quite describe…
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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…