My name is Patrice Exantus, and I'm 42 years old. Currently I’m going through a divorce, which is a difficult transition after 15 years of marriage. My ex-husband and I share three children: Sheldon, aged 24; Isaac, aged 13; and Janiya, the youngest at 12...
With the start of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Rowan University Writing Arts senior lecturer Katie Budris has a message for women – especially young women: be self-aware.
Breathing with mindfulness has many benefits including calming the mind, lowering anxiety, lowering blood pressure, and increasing a sense of contentment in everyday life.
Before cancer, I wouldn’t say I was in love with my body, but I enjoyed my curves.
Many women who choose reconstructive surgery after breast cancer are surprised at how different their breasts feel. Others are disappointed when the surgery doesn’t go as planned. And almost none are prepared for the complex emotions of coming to terms with ‘a new body.’
People can often have a complex relationship with their body. For me, it has become even more complicated as a result of cancer.
Experiencing a life-threatening illness affects more than a patient’s physical health. The emotional stress, uncertainty, and physical pain can all take a toll on an individual’s mental health.
All breast cancer survivors live with the concern about a recurrence or a new cancer...Learning how to cope with fears of recurrence is important.
As you go through cancer treatment or recovery, you may be spending more time at home than you did in the past.
Cancer changes people, and it also changes the people who support them. It’s very important that your loved ones are made aware that you are not the same, that you are going to need time to work your way back to calm.