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.
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.
Here at For the Breast of Us, we know firsthand the challenges that women of color face when it comes to breast cancer. From battling the disease itself to navigating a healthcare system that often overlooks our specific needs, it can feel like we’re fighting an uphill battle. But that’s exactly why we created For the Breast of Us – to be a source of support, information, and most importantly, a community where you know you’re never alone.
Together, we are building a future where Women of Color facing breast cancer feel empowered, supported, and understood. Join us as we continue to advocate, connect, and educate, transforming the landscape of breast cancer support for Women of Color.
Having a community of people who knew exactly what I was saying about my symptoms and did not try to comfort me with toxic positivity was what meant the most to me.
I know you want to give me the advice you’d give anyone else – to slow down, be mindful, plan, save, and focus on healing. I don’t want to hear that. I want you to recognize that I am grieving and moving forward all at once because I have no choice.
Amongst all the good times, the #baddies also came to handle business. We spent a full day learning and strategizing so that we can all contribute to expanding the reach of For the Breast of Us. It was a great time bouncing ideas off one another, learning of each other’s strengths and areas of interest, and committing to work together to ensure that other women get to experience For the Breast of Us. We entered as strangers, but we left as sisters.
After just one day with these women, it felt as if a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I was stripped of the armor I seemed to wear daily. The armor of the strong mother and daughter, the wife who was rediscovering her sexuality, the strong black woman at work .. even the model Breast Cancer thriver. Amongst that group of amazing women, I got to shed these layers, bare my soul, and eventually bare parts of my body that others often take to represent the extent of our journeys.
For the Breast of Us partners with Sommer Consulting on patient-driven research study.
Online gallery features imagery and perspectives on post-cancer body image from women of color.
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.
