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.
The body changes after breast cancer. There’s no denying that. You may feel that your body is now completely foreign. Or your self-esteem and body image may take a nosedive. While these may be normal
We are excited to welcome a guest post from Clover Lewis. Clover is an inspiration to women with breast cancer around the world. As a young survivor, her post-cancer difficulties with finding a "hot bikini"
Today we welcome Rhonda M. Smith, founder of Breast Cancer Partner. Breast Cancer Partner helps breast cancer patients to recover by introducing them to a holistic approach to their treatment. The holistic approach includes strategies for
As part of this month's focus on African American women and breast cancer, I'm Taking Charge is pleased to welcome some words from Gloria Harmon. Gloria is the founder of Women of Essence Breast Cancer
If you haven't been through a breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy, you can’t really understand the upheaval that happens to your life. Because after breast cancer, your emotions change, your body image changes, and the
Today we welcome Janet Gerlach. She opted for a preventative mastectomy, and shares her positive experience with life after breast reconstruction. I have no regrets about my decision to have a preventative double mastectomy with
Throughout your breast cancer journey, you may find yourself facing a variety of challenges. While some problems are short-term and disappear after treatment, others last for a much longer time. We’ve already written about short- and
Although sexual dysfunction is a common element of breast cancer, it's rarely discussed. But these issues have a huge impact on women’s overall quality-of-life during and after breast cancer treatment. So here's some helpful information
Being physically active is part of an athlete's life. They train on a regular basis, participate in various events, and enjoy the challenge of being competitive. Even if you don’t identify as an athlete, physical
We know we don’t have all the answers. That’s why we reach out to professionals who have more experience and knowledge about various topics. We recently talked about adjusting to life after receiving a breast
