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
There’s a term that many breast cancer survivors know all too well: the iron bra. It’s not a medical device or a post-surgical garment—it’s a nickname for that heavy, tight, restrictive sensation many women feel after mastectomy surgery. It can feel like your chest is in a vice, like someone wrapped your rib cage in …
In the vast, interconnected web of human experience, stories have the power to ignite movements, shift perspectives, and drive meaningful change. Nowhere is this more evident than in the journeys of breast cancer survivors, whose voices have shaped awareness, influenced policy, and contributed to medical advancements. Like the butterfly effect, where a small action can …
I get questions all the time from my followers. In this blog, I’m here to answer your top ten questions about breast cancer. True to the AskEllyn vibe, you’ll note that the majority of the questions are lifestyle rather than medical in nature. I always say a breast cancer diagnosis etches itself on your soul. …
Breast cancer is a journey that transforms lives in ways both expected and unexpected. For many, and most certainly for me, the battle doesn’t end with treatment—it extends into the deeply personal decision of how to move forward after a mastectomy. Lisa Sylvester, a breast cancer previvor and proud “flattie,” is amplifying the voices of …
The Power of One Small Choice Have you ever made a simple decision that, in hindsight, completely changed your life? A moment so minor that it seemed insignificant at the time but, looking back, shaped your future in ways you never imagined? That’s the Butterfly Effect in action—the idea that small actions can have far-reaching …
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