Going Through Cancer With Dignity: How The System Can Support Cancer Patients Better
I'm going to break the fourth wall for a second here and let you know that I am writing this article due to a conversation I had directly with Linda during our weekly team meeting. While many of our articles are written to support and help breast cancer patients and...
Explaining Your Cancer Diagnosis to Children: What to Know
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change everything in an instant. Amid the whirlwind of medical appointments, treatment plans, and emotions, one of the most difficult conversations you may face is how to talk to your children about it. Parents often struggle to find...
Why Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Deserves More Attention
Metastatic breast cancer is a topic that doesn’t get nearly as much attention as it should, even though it can be the most dangerous. Often called stage 4 or advanced breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancer cells spread from the breast to other...
What “Breast Cancer Awareness” Looks Like Every Other Day of the Year
When most people hear the phrase "breast cancer awareness", they immediately think of October. We're talking pink ribbons, social media posts, fundraisers, walks, and reminders to schedule a mammogram. For one month out of the year, breast cancer feels visible...
Radiation for Breast Cancer: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Being told you need radiation to help treat your breast cancer can stir up a mix of emotions. For some people, it feels like the final hurdle after surgery or chemotherapy. But for others, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even frightening. Radiation therapy is...
Overcoming Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
Caring for someone who’s going through breast cancer is one of the most meaningful and emotionally heavy responsibilities a person can take on. Whether you’re a caregiver helping a loved one through treatment, an advocate volunteering your time, or someone running a...
How To Support Someone With Breast Cancer (Small Acts That Make Big Differences!)
Hearing that someone has breast cancer can leave many people wondering what to say, what to do, or how to help. Whether it’s a close friend, coworker, or even a neighbor, the truth is that many people with breast cancer need more support than they often receive. While...
Improving Breast Cancer Care: What The Medical System Should Know
Breast cancer remains one of the most common and impactful cancers worldwide. While survival rates have improved over the years thanks to earlier detection and treatments, patients still face challenges throughout their journey. Diagnosis delays, fragmented care, lack...
Understanding a Cancer Diagnosis: What Cancer Patients Want You to Know
When you’re diagnosed with cancer, life doesn’t just shift. It transforms completely. People see the big parts of the journey like chemo, surgeries, and scans, but there are countless other changes that don’t make it into casual conversation. These are the realities...
What Not to Say to Someone Dealing With Breast Cancer
I’ve been living with Stage IV breast cancer for 18 years, and along the way, I’ve heard many comments—some helpful, others less so. When you’re in treatment, you expect the scans, appointments, side effects, and fatigue. What you don’t expect are the moments when...
When Survival Hurts: The Cancer Guilt No One Mentions
Cancer can impact your day-to-day life even after you finish treatment. This includes lingering symptoms, fatigue, and even grief. But something many people don’t talk about is cancer survivor’s guilt. What do you do when you finish treatment, but someone you know—or...
Wigs After Chemotherapy: A Personal Decision on Hair Loss and Healing
For many women, hair is sacred, helps them connect to their culture and identities, and their sense of self. Because of this, one of the most common questions from women while going through chemotherapy or radiation is "But what happens to my hair?". If you've found...
What Is Palliative Care? All You Need To Know
For women with breast cancer, palliative care is often overlooked. But it can be a powerful source of support, helping to ease symptoms and improve quality of life. So what is palliative care, really — and why is it something we should feel good about exploring? What...
Benign Breast Conditions: What You Need to Know
Every month on the first, many breast cancer organizations and non-profits recommend doing a self-exam on your breasts. Not only does this help you become more familiar with your breasts and body, but it also helps you understand if your body changes. Did you know...