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
Breast cancer and domestic violence share more than an awareness month (October) in common. Research shows that there is a correlation between those diagnosed with the disease and rates of intimate partner abuse and violence. This is a tricky, delicate and important topic. I am not an expert in domestic violence and I am fortunate …
Canadian tennis star Gabriela Dabrowski (Gaby) recently opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis in April of 2024. Despite undergoing two surgeries to treat the disease, Gabriela Dabrowski, a three-time Grand Slam winner, “played through” her diagnosis and treatment going on to win a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. A breast cancer diagnosis at …
Preparing for breast cancer surgery involves not only physical readiness but also mental and emotional preparation. Preparing mentally before breast cancer surgery isn’t just about calming your nerves—it plays a vital role in your overall recovery. Did you know that high levels of stress and anxiety before surgery can actually lead to more pain, slower …
I’ve never been blessed with great eyebrows or eyelashes. They’ve always been sparse, short and well, not impressive. Nevertheless, losing my eyebrows and eyelashes completely when going through chemo was, while expected, still an adjustment. While I started losing the hair on my head about ten days after my first chemo appointment. Once my hair …
As more women survive early-stage breast cancer, we increase the number of people facing the aftermath and long-term effects of treatment. For some, it’s organ damage from chemo, burns from radiation, hair loss, neuropathy – so many things to manage. For young women with hormone-positive breast cancer, the fallout of early menopause can be devastating …
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