Meet and support others who are affected by these issues around anxiety, depression, and other emotional effects.
Do you ever feel as though you need to diminish your own needs for support or care in order to put on a brave face for people in your life? Has it been difficult to allow yourself to be vulnerable with friends and family, out of fear or concern that you might be a "burden" or that the reality of what you are facing would…
Having to explain your breast cancer experience can be daunting, taxing, frustrating and feel just downright impossible. No one really "gets it" than those who've walked this path. If you could share just one thing with those around you about what it's like to live with breast cancer, what would you say? Share with us…
Surprised it’s only 1 in 4? You’re not alone. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, it is common to experience many emotional highs and lows. For some people, the effects of trauma caused by breast cancer can linger for months to years after being diagnosed. Here are some useful links from the pages of…
This thread is meant to be for RANTS and RANTING. Then Rant again. We need a place to simply get rid of the anger. Write it here. Unleash it all. Get it out. This isn't meant for the Stupid comments(great thread). This is for the gut wrenching, tell them off anger. IMPORTANT: When done ranting don't necessarily stick…
I am currently being treated with enhertu for stage 3 breast cancer. Over the past month or so the side effects have been more than physical. I have felt the depression creeping in, and then the panic attacks started. Now they are daily. I have so much help from my husband, oncologist, therapist, and psychiatrist. But…
I AM HAVING SURGURY AND JUST NEEDED TO CNECT WITH THOSE THAT HAVE ALREADY GONE THRU. LOOKING FOR WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER GOING HOME
Good evening all, I had a stage III ER+ diagnosis in 2004, so incredibly fortunate to be 18 years' NED last February. Here's the thing, I refused oophorectomy because I was terrified about quality of life by going into instant menopause at age 35 after having extremely high estrogen since birth I guess. I spoke with a…
Life with breast cancer requires adjustment. We adjust our schedules, our expectations, and sometimes even our definition of a good day. We make room for appointments, family, work, rest, and the people and moments that bring us joy or a bit of calm. Finding balance isn't always easy, and it may look different from one day…
Support comes in many forms, and not all of it lands the way we need it to. This month, we're exploring what meaningful support can look like, how good intentions can sometimes fall flat, and the many ways our community helps fill the spaces where words and understanding sometimes fall short. So, tell us: What has made you…
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