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Survivingbreastcancer.org
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My Animal Companion Has Been With Me Throughout Breast Cancer
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, I'm really struggling with intense sadness and loss since I had to say goodbye to my emotional support...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Partner Abandonment and Cancer
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and dealing with the subsequent treatments and issues is challenging. The news can ignite many...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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How To Be Helpful When A Loved One Is Sick
By Nate Kolmodin My name is Nate Kolmodin. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2004. After recently learning about her...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Tips for Managing Mood Swings and Breast Cancer
By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, Do you have any suggestions for dealing with moodiness? Between the stress of having breast cancer and...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Why Won't My Teenager Talk To Me About My Diagnosis?
Dear Kristen, My teenage daughter doesn’t want to hear anything about my cancer; it upsets her and she prefers to pretend I’m fine. She...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Well-Being for Caregivers
By Alexis Puthussery What is a caregiver? The American Cancer Society defines caregiver as “the person who most often helps the patient...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Creating Your Legacy
#FeatureFriday Dear Kristen, I’m planning to beat this disease, but I am aware of my mortality like never before. Do you have any ideas...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Breast Cancer and Intimacy
#FeatureFriday For most women, our breasts, bodies, and sensuality are topics that we’ve received many mixed messages on throughout our...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Healing Circles and the Cancer Experience
By Ilene Kaminsky (Read part 1 here.) “The more you hide your feelings, the more they show. The more you deny your feelings, the more...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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The Framework of a Healing Circle
By Ilene Kaminsky Something is missing. Where’s the deep emotional fallout that makes us wobble as we try our best to balance on that one...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Supporting Caregivers
#FeatureFriday A breast cancer diagnosis affects more than just the patient. Caregivers of those with breast cancer have their own new...
Survivingbreastcancer.org
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Reproductive Health and Breast Cancer
#FeatureFriday A breast cancer diagnosis can unfortunately come at any age. For younger women in particular, who may be considering...
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