The financial effects of cancer can affect your family and future plans, whether you are paying for ongoing treatment or receiving care for post-treatment side effects, called late effects.
I was 63 years old, taking care of my two young grandchildren every day. I was diagnosed in December of 2023 after a routine mammogram.
When the doctor says it’s okay to begin moderate exercise, swimming is one of the best first steps.
Believe. This word became important to me during my breast cancer treatment, perhaps because it was the holiday season and I am always a sucker for Santa Claus.
Roxanne Caletena recalls the day she got diagnosed and the changes she had to make to her life plan.
Mental health is rarely addressed in treatment, but hope and healing are possible.
Scanxiety is a common response to having scans. Everyone has different amounts of scanxiety. Some people feel mild (slight) worry, while others feel strong panic or distress.
A lot of people who’ve gone through breast cancer treatment struggle with what they see in the mirror.
DIEP flap is one of several breast reconstruction options. Another option is implant reconstruction, which involves placing a breast implant above or under the chest muscle and skin after mastectomy.
Breast cancer recurrence rates vary by age, type, treatment, and genetics. Experts advise that those in remission monitor their health and watch for changes in breast tissue or nipples that may indicate recurrence.