Thanksgiving is upon us and with the season comes increased focus on gratitude, but where does gratitude fit with a breast cancer diagnosis?
Holidays are traditionally viewed as a time to celebrate. However, sometimes people with cancer and their loved ones feel "out of step" from the rest of the world during the holidays.
As more patients are successfully treated for cancer, a daunting new challenge awaits; navigating the physical and emotional challenges of being a survivor.
Even in the midst of breast cancer and treatment, there is room for joy.
Keeping fear in perspective, and not losing one's self in it, is a part of the healing process and of moving forward during treatment and beyond.
Learn how female breast and gynecologic cancer survivors regain their sexual satisfaction and confidence after cancer treatment.
For some, the choice was driven by a quest for normalcy. For others, it was a way to regain control. And for others still, the choice was to “go flat.” Eight brave women share their complex and personal journeys.