Financial toxicity and a cancer diagnosis is something I’ve written about before. Here now is some fresh info on the topic from the Canadian Cancer Society that underscores the very real financial burden that accompanies a cancer diagnosis. The first-of-its-kind report, entitled Canadian Cancer Statistics: A 2024 special report on the economic impact in Canada, …
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My mom has cancer. And I’m angry about it.
It’s completely normal and understandable to be feeling angry when your mom or another loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Cancer is unfair and often brings up a multitude of complicated emotions. When I was diagnosed, it was not only a shock to me, but to my family as well. My kids, despite …
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 …