Life after breast cancer is not a walk in the park. Long-term health considerations, anxiety, and just figuring out how to date and do all your “normal” activities again can present their challenges. We want to talk about them.
Society likes to talk a lot about self-care: which often translates to a box of chocolates, a bubble bath, and perhaps a glass of wine. Our guest writer, Kim Fredrickson, however, takes the idea of
You’ve finished treatment and your doctor says you're hopefully cancer-free. You may find that things are a bit different. This doesn’t just refer to your outlook on life or the physical changes you went through.
Not feeling so good during breast cancer? Sometimes it’s hard to recognize the person looking back in the mirror. Breast cancer treatments may rob you of your hair (eyelashes and eyebrows included), complexion, nails, and
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but for families affected by breast cancer, it can be daunting to know how to spoil Mom this year. We’re rather fond of the usual chocolate and spa
Have you felt any confusion about what you can and cannot eat after a breast cancer diagnosis? We've got a treat for you! We had an incredible interview with Cathy Leman, a registered dietitian, breast
It’s flu season. A particularly bad one, too, according to nurses and medical professionals. If you’ve been following the news, you’ve likely heard of outbreaks throughout the country. We all know the basic tips
Do you agree? Friends make the best therapists.
We don’t often take the time to share what goes on behind the scenes at I’m Taking Charge, because we generally spend the bulk of our time chasing after the latest news about breast cancer
Many of us spend time with relatives over the holidays. We give a canned answer to the inevitable inquiries about health and then move on to more pleasant topics. But maybe you're worried about other
Today is World Mental Health Day. Have you experienced a mental health problem like depression? If you have breast cancer, you may, unfortunately, succumb to it at some point in your journey. Friends and family
