ITC’s April 2017 Theme: Life With Breast Cancer
So, you've got breast cancer. Now what? We at I'm Taking Charge get it. You need answers, and we deliver them as best we can. We cover all aspects of life with breast cancer. We
Saying NO to Artificial Breast Implants Is Now Easier for Nebraskan Women
In late 2016, Omaha, Nebraska scored big points for women. It became a site for a type of microvascular flap surgery for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Creighton Medical Center offered it first. It uses a woman's
I’ll Expand My Own Breasts, Thank You! New AeroForm® Breast Expander Hits US Shores
Here at I’m Taking Charge, we love to share news about organizations and products that can benefit you during your breast cancer journey. The AeroForm® Tissue Expander System just became available in the United States.
Screening for Breast Cancer During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding: Risks vs. Benefits
I’m forty-one years old, my toddler is almost weaned, and I’m newly pregnant. A mammogram is the last thing on my mind. However, I keep getting email reminders that I’m overdue for one. And I’m
Voices of Love 2016: Week 2 Winner!
Congratulations to Kim, the week two winner of our Voices of Love contest! She writes, "My grandmother said that she had been on so many journeys, and this was just another, with a bit of
2016 Voices of Love Winners: Week 1
Thanks if you entered our Voices of Love contest last week! Remember, you can enter each week of October to win a box of pink macaroons. Help us encourage those going through breast cancer or reconstruction
ITC’s Most Encouraging Words of 2016
We've featured some great stories this year. Stories of survivors, supporters, and breast reconstruction have graced the pages of our blog. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in line with our Voices of
2016 Voices of Love Contest: Encourage Women and Win Pink Macaroons
Can you believe that 1 in 8 women and their families are affected by breast cancer? That's a higher percent of people than are left handed, play Pokémon Go, or own a pet fish. Awareness is important. At
Breast Cancer and Black Women: Looking Back and Ahead
The days are getting shorter. In the northern Midwest where I live, whispers of the winter chill are in the air. Children are replacing flip-flops with sneakers and the hoodie is again a wardrobe essential.
African Americans and Breast Cancer, Reconstruction: How to Beat the System and Get Great Care
Compared to whites, African American women in the US receive sub-par medical treatment. It's one reason the Black Women’s Health Imperative (which we’re partnering with this month) exists. Less than one hundred years ago, researchers began