Reducing Risk of Recurrence – Ten Lifestyle Changes That May Help
All breast cancer survivors live with the concern about a recurrence or a new cancer…Learning how to cope with fears of recurrence is important.
Emotional/Mental Health
Staying active indoors: Five tips to keep moving
Blog article about breast cancer treatment and staying active indoors.
Write, talk, laugh, repeat: One caregiver’s guide to coping
Cancer changes people, and it also changes the people who support them. It’s very important that your loved ones are made aware that you are not the same, that you are going to need time to work your way back to calm.
Cancer and the Holidays
For people who are living with cancer and experiencing an often emotional roller coaster, the holidays can bring the blues.
Breast Cancer, COVID, and the Holiday Season: Advice for Safely Connecting With Loved Ones
The COVID-19 pandemic may remain a concern for many people this holiday season.
Mindfulness Can Alter Brain’s Perception of Pain in Cancer Survivors
Mindfulness can significantly improve brain health and pain perception in breast cancer survivors, according to a small Canadian study.
How to Tell Coworkers About Your Cancer Diagnosis
When it comes to your medical history and health concerns, what you choose to divulge is up to you. At the time of your cancer diagnosis, you may have decided to keep that information to yourself rather than sharing it with your coworkers.
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Post-COVID Anxiety
Mental health has been negatively impacted during the pandemic. And as states begin to transition back to a pre-pandemic life, it may cause increased anxiety about reopening for many.
5 Things I Learned After My Double Mastectomy
As a former nurse in MD Anderson’s Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), I felt pretty familiar with breast cancer surgery. So, I thought I knew what to expect when I scheduled my own mastectomy last August.
It’s My Cancerversary — Now What?
Important dates in your cancer journey can bring up a lot of emotions. Honor yourself as you commemorate these days in whatever way feels right for you.