As cancer survival improves, managing long-term complications like breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is crucial.
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.
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.
Anika’s journey highlights the unique challenges and triumphs experienced by many women of color impacted by breast cancer. 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.
FTBOU has compiled a list of nonprofits that fund surgery and prosthetics for breast cancer survivors and thrivers, hoping to connect you with organizations that can help eliminate some of those burdens and rebuild your self-confidence.
Explaining a cancer diagnosis to children is never easy but it is necessary to help them cope with the current and future changes ahead.
Getting the health care you need after a breast cancer diagnosis shouldn’t break the bank. Here are some financial resources that can help ease the burden of paying for care.
Breast cancer patients need to be their own advocates when it comes to their health care. But how do you do this when you’re feeling scared and overwhelmed?
The most important lesson I’ve learned in being a breast cancer survivor is that I can do things on my terms and define what survivorship looks like for me.
When you finish treatment, no one really speaks about survivorship. There is no road map or guide.
Your voice, your story, and your support can make a difference. Join For the Breast of Us in our mission to empower, support, and advocate for women of color across the globe. Together, we can create a future where every woman has the resources and support she needs to overcome breast cancer.
On the Web:
www.breastofus.com
www.breastofusfoundation.org
Email:
hello@breastofus.com
Welcome to our community—where hope thrives, strength is found, and sisters in the fight become family.
