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When Self-Care Meets Strategy: Creating the Perfect Self-Care Plan for Breast Cancer Recovery
So many people who go through a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment come out on the other side feeling lost and adrift when all we want to feel is relief.
We get stuck wondering things like, will I ever feel comfortable in my body again, or how do I possibly get started taking care of myself from here?
When you’re unsure what to do next, it’s hard to move forward.
The good news is, you can easily bring order to the chaos by crafting the perfect self-care plan for your recovery and healing.
Breast Implant Reconstruction After Mastectomy: “Ask Amy”
The decision whether or not to reconstruct breast mounds after a mastectomy is a very personal one.
Mastectomy changes your body forever and, for many women, this is not only physically challenging but mentally and emotionally difficult as well.
The most common choice after mastectomy is some form of breast mound reconstruction instead of wearing artificial prosthetics, typically with breast implants.
Balancing Your Budget with Self-Care
Discussing money in the context of self-care is not just acknowledging a reality; it's a practical step towards a more sustainable and mindful approach to wellness amid the financial challenges that often accompany a cancer journey.
Oncology Massage 101: What you need to know and why you want to.
What is oncology massage?
Who is it right for?
What are the benefits?
How do you find a trained therapist?
We need to talk about Metastatic Breast Cancer.
If I'm honest, of course I have a fear of being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.
But for me it is important to not hide from this fear but to acknowledge and honor it.
For me, I see every person diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer as myself.
The “Silent Majority” in Breast Cancer Land.
There is a “silent majority” in breast cancer land.
They are the millions of women living in breast cancer survivorship that aren't the ones you likely know about.
Let's talk about the ones who aren't talking about breast cancer…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: an insider’s perspective.
Here it is, the good, the bad, and the pink.
Until this year, October has always sent me running in the other direction.
So what’s different?
Redefining Breast Cancer Support for Mental Health
The #1 mistake most people make when facing breast cancer is also the best advice I ever received.