Survivingbreastcancer.org6 minBlogRacial Disparities in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentThere seems to be a gap in both access and treatment for black women when it comes to breast cancer treatment, and I am interested in unders
Survivingbreastcancer.org5 minMammograms & ScreeningsRacial Disparities in Screening MammographyDisparities in screening mammography are decreasing among medically underserved populations but still persist among racial/ethnic minorities
Survivingbreastcancer.org4 minBlogLiving Beyond Breast Cancer: A Conference RecapEach year the Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) organization hosts an extraordinary conference. Here are the key highlights from LBBC.
Survivingbreastcancer.org5 minBlogWhat Not To Say To Someone With CancerTo hopefully cut down on the anxiety that those attempting to speak with someone with cancer might experience in light of this, I have trie
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Survivingbreastcancer.org3 minBlogSurvivor's Guilt This is such a real thing amongst breast cancer patients and I confess that I had no real concept of how this works until the first person
Survivingbreastcancer.org3 minPositive Mindset & InspirationThe Remarkable Medicinal Qualities of LaughterAll of my research indicated that laughter could play a significant role in the healing process, and that improved health and wellness in ge
Survivingbreastcancer.org3 minBlogVaginal Atrophy is a Real StruggleStudies show that up to 50 percent of women suffer from a lack of vaginal lubrication. The condition is not limited to menopausal women and
Survivingbreastcancer.org6 minBlogEmpathy and CancerBy Kristie Konsoer Empathy: the ability to understand and share feelings with another. I recently read a blog written by an older woman...
Survivingbreastcancer.org7 minBlogWhy Does a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Lead to so Many Divorces and Broken Relationships?At survivingbreastcancer.org a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we seek to offer community, support, education and health and wellness assistance...
Survivingbreastcancer.org5 minBlogLosing Loved Ones Because of a Cancer DiagnosisAll too often we hear the story of breast cancer survivors whose loved ones couldn't cope with the diagnosis, treatment, surgery,...
Survivingbreastcancer.org5 minAbout SBCBreast Cancer Awareness Month May Be Over, But We Are Just Getting StartedWhere We’ve Been Survivingbreastcancer.org kicked off breast cancer awareness month in historic Philadelphia. It was the first time we...