Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event, not just for the individual coping with diagnosis but also for their loved ones. Coping with your feelings is hard enough, but understanding and managing the emotions of others can greatly influence your support system and journey through treatment and recovery. It is crucial to acknowledge …
Breast Cancer and Transgender Individuals
Breast health is a universal concern that transcends gender boundaries. For individuals who identify as transgender, the subject of breast health adopts a unique, personalized narrative. It’s imperative to their wellness journey that they adopt regular health checks and nurture an intimate understanding of their bodies. Like all women, transgender women ought to be “breast …
Men Get Breast Cancer Too
Breast cancer. When you hear those words, there’s a natural inclination to think of women. After all, we’re told both men and women should perform self-examinations, yet ongoing attention and emphasis are often directed towards women’s experiences. But what if the person with the diagnosis is a man? I’ve always felt it necessary to stress …
Dealing with the Loss of Control that Comes with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Living with a breast cancer diagnosis is complex, and surreal. With it comes an inevitable loss of control. The experience, as I’ve discovered, can feel like navigating through unknown territory without a map. You suddenly find yourself in the driver’s seat of a confusing medical journey and you’re asked to make crucial decisions in a …
Advocating for Yourself During Breast Cancer
Every woman’s journey with breast cancer is unique, much like a fingerprint, no two are the same. From the moment of diagnosis, there’s an overwhelming surge of emotions – anxiety, fear, bewilderment. Many of these sentiments originate from feeling a loss of control, feeling at the mercy of a relentless healthcare system. Despite the terrifying …