You are totally allowed to not feel alright after being told everything alright now by the doctor. It takes time. Here we talk about breast cancer survivorship issues, from feelings to relationships.
You may know this already, but you may encounter a host of short-term breast cancer side effects. These side effects vary based on treatment and can be better or worse depending on each individual woman. Fortunately,
Over the months, we’ve highlighted several companies that make products for breast cancer patients. I can barely remember them all off the top of my head. We hardly expect you to. Since we’re focusing on
We’ve covered a lot about young women with breast cancer this month—from how to be an awesome co-survivor to dealing with breast cancer while in college. While these contain important information about young women and breast cancer, they
The holidays are looming. Many of us are rushing around trying to get gifts for friends and family. Others of us are trying to find places to volunteer this year. Some of us are just
Cancer sucks, and finding any kind of joy may seem impossible, but emotions are more than the words that describe them. They're pure physical sensations that we experience all the time. When coping with breast
We’ve written several articles about loving yourself and finding support in the past. We have articles about support groups, counselors and psychologists, and grief. But what if you aren’t the one with breast cancer? What
Losing a breast is a risk that is unique to women who have or may develop breast cancer. It is often categorized as a unique experience that elicits a unique grieving experience. However, the brain
Hear that little voice? Is it saying... "I judge myself by my own standards of success. I wake up today with strength in my heart, and clarity in my mind”? Do you use positive cancer meditations?
Body image concerns after breast cancer are normal. Body-changing surgery can certainly affect how one looks and feels. Cancer treatment is no friend to self esteem. Wanting or needing to feel “normal” again is a
Independently navigating the healthcare system can be a challenge some days without a breast cancer diagnosis. When you are trying to balance the information and emotions that accompany a breast cancer diagnosis, the process can
