
Have You Been Told You’re a “Difficult” Patient?
By Brian Wojciechowski, M.D. on March 9th, 2016 Categories: The Breast Cancer JourneyI care for many patients diagnosed with breast cancer, and they’re often accompanied by family or friends. Some of my patients are so invested in their care that they bring me stacks of research studies about their treatment options, along with many questions. And some are more well-versed in their healthcare rights than I am. Maybe this describes you. Are you the kind of patient …

Our Friends Answer: How Do You Feel About the “Survivor” Word?
By Claire Nixon on March 3rd, 2016 Categories: Community KnowledgeRecently, we asked our Facebook community this question:
We often hear the words “survivor” and “survivorship” in connection to breast cancer. If you’ve finished treatment, you may feel comfortable thinking of yourself as a survivor; others might be uncomfortable with that word. And some living with metastatic disease consider themselves “survivors” as an ongoing part of living their lives; others don’t see it …

Bald, Fat & Crazy: Wig Shopping
By Stephanie Hosford on June 18th, 2015 Categories: The Breast Cancer JourneyFrom the Publisher: When Stephanie, an occupational therapist, tri-athlete, and mother of one, was 37 years old, she was in the midst of adopting a daughter from China, had accepted she wouldn’t get pregnant again after four years of trying, and was deciding what to wear to her 20th high school reunion. But her focus quickly changed when she discovered a hard, chick-pea-sized lump …

After Active Treatment Ends: When People Stop Asking
By Barbara Kriss on February 12th, 2015 Categories: The Breast Cancer JourneyWhen I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my family and friends rallied to support me. They expressed love and concern, and offered their help. I was grateful for the many ways they showed they cared: they cooked meals, drove me to appointments, and even introduced me to other breast cancer survivors. But soon after my active treatment ended, those same friends and relatives seemed curiously …

OMG! 2014 Cancer Summit for Young Adults April 24-27: See You in Vegas!
By Claire Nixon on March 26th, 2014 Categories: EventsIf you were diagnosed with breast cancer under the age of 40, then Stupid Cancer’s OMG! Cancer Summit for Young Adults might just change your life.
An oncology conference and social networking event like no other, the OMG! Cancer Summit draws hundreds of young adults diagnosed with all types of cancer for a multi-day experience. The Summit began in 2008 as a 1-day event in …