Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What to Say (or Not Say)
By Hollye Harrington Jacobs, RN, MS, MSW on October 25th, 2012 Categories: Day-to-Day Matters, The Breast Cancer JourneyBecause I’m seeing so much pink this week, I find myself thinking about all things related to FBC (f-bomb breast cancer). It’s amazing how a few (million) pink ribbons reactivate the memory of experiences (and f-bombs!).
One of the things that comes to mind (that you dear readers discuss with me frequently!) is:
What to say or WTF not to say to someone with FBC.
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Reconstruction Coverage Under the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act
By Laura Wong-Pan on October 11th, 2012 Categories: Day-to-Day Matters, Treatment & Side EffectsWhen you are diagnosed with breast cancer and opt for mastectomy and breast reconstruction, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your surgery will be covered by your health insurance plan. Such surgical procedures can cost tens of thousands of dollars, taking into account the bills from the lab, the surgeon, the anesthesiologist, the surgical assistant, the hospital, and others.
Prior to …
