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
For most people, a breast cancer diagnosis immediately raises concerns about surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and survival. Far less attention is paid to another consequence that can dramatically affect a patient’s well-being: relationship strain and breast cancer. While many couples navigate a diagnosis together and emerge stronger, research and patient experiences suggest that relationship strain and …
A major new study published in JAMA Network Open delivers a message that is both powerful and deeply personal for those of us who have faced breast cancer. Breast cancer survival rates are better with standard, evidence-based breast cancer treatment. For patients navigating overwhelming decisions after diagnosis, this research cuts through the noise—and reinforces what …
Trauma responses after cancer don’t always look dramatic. After cancer, it often looks functional on the outside and deeply strained on the inside. Many survivors assume something is “wrong” with them because their trauma responses after cancer don’t match what they think healing should look like. In reality, these responses are predictable nervous system adaptations …
I’m so proud to share that AskEllyn is now featured on Cigna Healthcare’s Breast Cancer Community. It’s a public online hub designed to support people affected by breast cancer and their loved ones. Through this platform, visitors can explore survivor stories, connect with support groups, and now access AskEllyn, a free AI companion available 24/7 …
Guest post by Meghan Newton Reddick It is my first time at Princess Margaret Hospital for a consult with my new radiation oncologist, about my upcoming radiation treatment and everything feels new. My husband and I drove in, trying to figure out best place to park for the value? We eventually found a spot, but …
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