Someone recently asked me about ways a family, friend, or community can be supportive of someone going through breast cancer treatment.
Palliative care is a style of medical care that focuses on the care of the person as a whole. A common misconception is that palliative care is meant for end of life only.
The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 4 people, diagnosed with cancer, experiences clinical depression.
For women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy, participating in weekly yoga sessions can help reduce nausea and sleep problems and improve wellbeing, according to a randomized pilot study.
Did you know that journaling during breast cancer treatment can improve your physical and mental health?
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.