by Kim Studdard | Feb 18, 2026 | LIVING with Breast Cancer
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...
by Kim Studdard | Mar 2, 2026 | LIVING with Breast Cancer
There is something that happens when you are diagnosed with a serious illness like breast cancer. Suddenly, your life revolves around appointments, test results, treatment decisions, insurance calls, side effects, and conversations you never imagined having. And...
by Kim Studdard | Jun 24, 2024 | LIVING with Breast Cancer
Breast cancer accounts for about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. And, each woman has a 1 in 8 chance (approximately 13%) of having breast caner in her life. While those number can sound scary, it’s also important to note that due to advances...
by Marcela Shine | Aug 16, 2021 | LIVING with Breast Cancer, Uncategorized
If you have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, it may feel as though you’ve just stepped onto a roller coaster. And as much of a physical toll cancer takes on our bodies, it can also take a heavy toll on our mental health. Everyone reacts...
by Kim Studdard | Mar 2, 2026 | LIVING with Breast Cancer
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...
by Marcela Shine | Sep 22, 2021 | LIVING with Breast Cancer, Resources
The costs of cancer care and treatment can often become overwhelming. Even with health insurance, many cancer patients find themselves stuck with medical debt, payment plans, or having to pay for treatment out of pocket. But, the financial cost of cancer doesn’t...
