by Elyce Neuhauser | Oct 5, 2022 | LIVING with Breast Cancer, Our Blog, Uncategorized
If you’ve never heard of lymphedema, you are not alone. The National Cancer Institute calls this condition “one of the most poorly understood, relatively underestimated, and least researched complications of cancer or its treatment.” Approximately 20-30% of breast...
by Kim Studdard | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’re feeling weakness or fatigue during your treatments, you’re not alone. While it’s different for each person, these symptoms are common. Here’s how to deal with fatigue during breast cancer treatment. Is it normal to be tired with breast cancer? It’s very...
by Kim Studdard | Jan 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Getting breast cancer at any age can cause extreme worry, stress, and financial strain, but what are some of the implications of a diagnosis that comes after your golden years? Let’s talk about it. Breast Cancer Treatment Improvements Breast cancer treatment has...
by Kim Studdard | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sadly, American health insurance isn’t the number one option for those who truly need to use it during scary diagnoses. And when it comes to breast cancer, the average treatment will cost between $20,000 and $100,000 for the over 250,000 women that are diagnosed...
by The Tutu Team | Sep 22, 2021 | Resources, Uncategorized
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...
by The Tutu Team | 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...