Reflections on Going Flat: Whole Without Breasts
This week, as part of our September focus on going flat, we welcome Rebecca Pine. A talented writer and advocate for women with breast cancer, Rebecca shares her experience as a young mother who faced
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Long-Term Breast Cancer Support:
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
Coping with Breast Cancer: A Counselor Shares Helpful Advice and Encouragement
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
BRCA2 Gene Mutation Reality Hits Hard for Bachelor Contestant
Knowledge is power, and women who undergo genetic testing for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation will have the benefit of knowing whether they are at a higher risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Getting an “A” in Reality 101: College Students and Breast Cancer
As you may already know, college is a stressful but exciting time. It presents plenty of new challenges and exposure to more people, views and activities. However, if you’re dealing with breast cancer at a young
Breast Cancer, Breast Reconstruction Surgery and the Heart
Given that February is the month of Valentine’s Day, there are images of hearts nearly everywhere. It's a fitting time to look at breast cancer, breast reconstruction surgery and the heart. When you have
Black Women’s Breast Health Matters
Submitted by Valerie Rochester, Black Women’s Health Imperative By now, many of us already know the statistics . . . that despite the federal and private investments in breast cancer screening, treatment and research, Black
Breast Cancer Mortality Among Black Women: From Worry to Hope
As you may know, we’re focusing on breast cancer’s impact on African American women this month, in collaboration with Black Women’s Health Imperative. African American women have a troubling connection to breast cancer. This is
Sisters with Breast Cancer: Sharing Symptoms, Side Effects, Upcoming Mastectomies
Sharee and Annette Page, from northern Utah, are as close as two sisters can be. They have both worked for the same company for over 10 years. These two sisters have very similar lives. Both
Breast Cancer Lingerie Designer of AnaOno Shares Story of Empowerment
This is the story of a woman who refused to allow breast cancer to overtake her. Instead, she found purpose and strength from her ordeal. She used it to reach out her hand to other