Did you know that you are probably wearing the wrong size bra? And have most of your life?? Unless you have been fit by a Certified mastectomy fitter, you are most likely wearing the wrong size bra for your size, stature, build and ultimate comfort. Most of us that have been measured in a national…
When you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer you need all the support you can get and the saying “it takes a village” is never so apparent. Luckily there are many books, articles, journals and forums when it comes to everything from nutrition to personal stories and experiences. Here is a list of bestsellers on…
While you can’t always map out the road when it comes to your health, there are certain things you can do to identify harmful changes in your body and predispositions to hereditary diseases such as Cancer. When it comes to breast cancer there are two susceptibility genes – BRCA1 and BRCA2. The BRCA gene test…
“The most alluring thing a woman can have is confidence.” – Beyoncé Pathologist, imaging, tests, chemotherapy, mammogram, genetic mutation, biomarker, surgery, lymph nodes, mastectomy, breast reconstruction. When you are newly diagnosed with breast cancer it can be overwhelming and these words can become part of your vocabulary and endless searches online and conversations with your…
One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year. Receiving a diagnosis can be shocking and disconcerting. While you might find thousands of informational articles about your treatment, prognosis, and what to expect through a quick google search,…
You would have to be hiding under a rock to not see all the initiatives, events, and personal stories this month to fight breast cancer, not to mention all the PINK! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international health campaign to educate, inspire, and promote early detection for women. This year, an estimated…
Dealing with the emotional toll of chemotherapy and hair loss can be challenging, especially on top of everything you’ve already been through. Wigs can be used as a great coping mechanism and way to get out of the “cancer patient mentality.” Create some confidence and boost your mood! Being happy is the best medicine. Details…
After breast cancer treatment is completed, there are a range of emotions a patient usually goes through. The initial feeling of triumph at beating the odds gives way to feelings of unattractiveness and loss of femininity. Many breast cancer patients struggle with self-esteem, since some of the most sudden and shocking changes are related to…
It’s easier said than done, but staying active during a recovery period post breast cancer can be extremely beneficial to your health. Studies have shown that staying active in the recovery process lower chances of cancer recurrence and can increase the long-term survival rate, as well as many other benefits. Read more to learn about…
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is devastating, your life is suddenly taken over with endless doctor appointments, treatments, unpleasant side effects, not to mention all the emotions you are experiencing. Surgery is never something a woman looks forward to but is often a necessary component to the road of recovery. Whether you are having a…