Breast cancer and mastectomies come with many possible physical and emotional side effects. Patients deserve to be warned about the possibility of depression both during and after treatment...

Human beings need each other and even more so in the face of adversity. When a woman hears the words, “You have breast cancer,” it’s shocking and sobering.

October is upon us and with it comes all the glorious autumn colors from yellow to orange to red and plenty of pink. Since 1985, October has been designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), sometimes referred to as Pinktober. It’s an annual international campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer, and educate about the importance of screening, early detection, and risk reduction.

This is my third cancerversary so didn’t think it would be a big deal.

Studies have shown that exercise may help reduce the risk of recurrence in cancer patients. It has also been shown to help elevate mood, reduce anxiety, improve sleep, boost energy, and help reduce symptoms of treatment-related side effects, such as neuropathy.

September is Self-Care Awareness Month and a good time to commit to self-care practices or assess those you have and see if your needs have changed and it’s time for new or additional ones.

Fear of breast cancer recurrence is common among survivors — but it doesn’t have to control your life.

Since her breast cancer diagnosis in 2004, registered dietitian Barbara Spalding has learned a lot about navigating the side effects of cancer treatment while eating a nutritious diet.

We can often feel like we have lost control over so many facets of our lives after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but I personally found that the more tasks I was able to take care of before starting treatment, the more I felt like I could maintain a little bit of that control.

I am who I am today because of you.