by Elyce Neuhauser | Jun 21, 2023 | LIVING with Breast Cancer
Although it’s become alarmingly common to see breast cancer in older women, about nine percent of women diagnosed with the disease are under 40. Knowing the risk factors and symptoms for any woman is of utmost importance, but so is self-care. If you suspect something,...
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 Linda Carey | May 31, 2018 | Linda's Stories, LIVING with Breast Cancer
Roughly. There may have been a few times I went four weeks rather than the usual every three but the idea is the same. I’ve had a lot of Herceptin pumped into my body. It goes without saying, but I need it to build up to one short thought, that is a lot of...
by Linda Carey | Jan 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
From time to time I’m asked why I go to treatment by myself. I’ve thought about this for months, perhaps longer (sorry Marcela!). It comes down to an answer that is quite simple; I like to have someone taking care of me, just me. If I go by myself,...
by Linda Carey | Oct 2, 2017 | Breast Cancer Stories
One of my favorite aspects of my work is when someone shares their story with me. Thank you, Amy. I know your words will help inspire others diagnosed with this disease. I hate pink; always have. I always thought it was too foofy, too predictable, too...