
Mixed Feelings During the Holidays?
By Tamara Shulman, Ph.D., F.A.A.C.P. on December 2nd, 2015 Categories: The Breast Cancer JourneyMost families are more of a mixed bunch of emotions than we see in the photo of matching outfits and happy smiles on holiday cards. Life cannot be photo-shopped, so in our own lives we see what really happens when the camera is off.
The holidays bring a mix of happiness and stress, hopefulness and memories, and mixed emotions for many of us. All of …

Thank You, Community!
By Melissa Jenkins on November 25th, 2015 Categories: Inside Breastcancer.orgThanksgiving in the United States is a holiday we love, when we show our gratitude for the people who inspire us, help us, and make a difference in our lives.
This Thanksgiving, on behalf of Breastcancer.org’s team of Discussion Board moderators, I want to thank you — all of our incredible community members! Although this is not a community anybody ever wants to join, and …

Our Friends Answer: Mother-Daughter Relationships and Breast Cancer
By Claire Nixon on May 8th, 2015 Categories: The Breast Cancer JourneyMother’s Day is this weekend in the U.S. If you were diagnosed with breast cancer, you might be thinking about the role your mother or daughter played while you were going through diagnosis and treatment.
This week, we asked our Facebook friends, “Was there something your mother or daughter did or said that made a big impact during your experience?”
You answered:
“While breastfeeding my …

Thriving Emotionally During the Holidays
By Tamara Shulman, Ph.D., F.A.A.C.P. on December 23rd, 2014 Categories: Day-to-Day MattersThe holidays bring a mix of happiness and stress, hopefulness and memories, and mixed emotions for many. All of these feelings can combine in an especially bittersweet blend for women experiencing breast cancer. Coping with the real challenges as well as the joys of shopping, cooking, family gatherings, and other celebrations can be an emotional roller coaster when you are dealing with your own illness.…

Our Friends Answer: What Are You Grateful For?
By Caroline Durham on November 26th, 2014 Categories: The Breast Cancer JourneyThis Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the United States. It’s no secret that the holiday season can be stressful for any number of reasons. But taking a few minutes out of your day to reflect on what makes you smile, what makes you feel at peace — what you’re thankful for — can help relieve some of that stress.
Our community members have been sharing …