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Where survivors share their wisdom and journeys, offering guidance and support through personal stories.
Featured Stories
Finding My Voice and My Purpose
Navigating Premature Menopause as a Young Breast Cancer Survivor
Love & Cancer:
Ray & Ros
Love is a beautiful thing. Whether romantic or platonic, we as humans crave love in all forms. So we asked ourselves, how are breast cancer thrivers and survivors navigating their relationships? FTBOU CoFounder Marissa & Baddie Ambassador Cynthia sat down with Ray for an intimate conversation to discuss how he and his wife Ros navigated Ros’ breast cancer diagnosis, and what advice he would give to other family and friends.
The Archives
Baddie x2: Growth Through Conversations | Shonté Drakeford “I Gotta Have Joy”
For The Breast Of Us, Baddie x 2 series is an intimate moment in time grasping the interaction between two baddies as they discuss being diagnosed, thrivorship, and everything that comes in between. We hope that you enjoy this amazing series and that it sparks a dialogue amongst the breast cancer community.
Instead of Telling Me How Strong I Am, Ask Me What It Really Feels Like
Instead of joking about a “free boob job,” ask me how it feels…..
Finding My Voice and My Purpose
My advocacy is a way to honor my journey while helping others navigate their own.
Navigating Premature Menopause as a Young Breast Cancer Survivor
I called my mom, and for the first time, I admitted how overwhelmed and isolated I felt. While my oncologist mentioned some side effects, no one fully prepared me for what menopause at such a young age would entail.
Demystifying the Often-Overlooked Challenge of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Treatment
As cancer survival improves, managing long-term complications like breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is crucial.
Turning Patient Advocacy into Breast Cancer Policy
Never forget, that your voice is the most powerful weapon on Earth in the battle against breast cancer; it is your armor in advocating for change.
Baddie 2 Baddie: Navigating Skin Care Through Your Radiation Treatment
Radiation therapy can be tough on skin. Let’s break down how we can take care of our skin, keep that glow, and stay as comfortable as possible through this journey.
Young, Black and Thriving
Above all, remember you are not alone.
Empowering Caribbean-American Women: Advocacy and Shared Experiences in Breast Cancer
Stay informed, do your research, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Through my journey, I’ve realized the need for open health discussions within the Haitian community, support networks, and organizations like For the Breast of Us to empower Caribbean-American women.
Life doesn’t end when you get those dreaded MyChart results.
Wearable technology is vital for breast cancer survivors, offering health monitoring, symptom management, and mental well-being support, greatly enhancing quality of life during recovery.
Breaking The Silence
“Don’t talk about it,” they whispered. It was a shroud of secrecy wrapped around a terrifying reality – breast cancer in my Caribbean community. But silence breeds fear, and fear can be deadly. That’s why I’m raising my voice, a voice that echoes with the rhythm of the islands but speaks a truth that transcends cultures.
At 31 years old, as a first-time mom-to-be, Aneika faced a life-changing challenge—triple-negative breast cancer. Her story sheds light on the unique struggles faced by women of color dealing with breast cancer, the importance of self-advocacy, and the strength found in community support.
There’s An App For That
From wearable devices that monitor your health metrics to apps that help manage mental well-being and physical health, the right tools can offer support, comfort, and empowerment.
This series is designed to explore the best health tech and apps that can assist breast cancer survivors in various aspects of their recovery and ongoing health management.