“Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else’s survival guide.” — Morgan Harper Nichols
Being with other survivors filled a void in my life that I didn’t know I had. It was comforting to be with others who have experienced the same thing. I always appreciated my family for their support but they cannot truly understand what it’s like to have cancer.
FTBOU has compiled a list of nonprofits that fund surgery and prosthetics for breast cancer survivors and thrivers, hoping to connect you with organizations that can help eliminate some of those burdens and rebuild your self-confidence.
Living flat wasn’t a choice I thought about when I was diagnosed with cancer. Now I know that it wasn’t only a choice, but it was the right choice for me.
“If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”
Patient advocates leverage the power of community in our 2nd Annual FTBOU Baddie Ambassador Retreat
Explaining a cancer diagnosis to children is never easy but it is necessary to help them cope with the current and future changes ahead.
There is a level of comfort and familiarity to having a doctor who can not only speak your language but understands your culture.
Getting the health care you need after a breast cancer diagnosis shouldn’t break the bank. Here are some financial resources that can help ease the burden of paying for care.
For some strange reason, putting myself first seems selfish. It wasn’t until my aunt passed that I realized I have to put myself first.
If cancer has taught me anything, it is that life is too damn short to cower to my fears.
Your voice, your story, and your support can make a difference. Join For the Breast of Us in our mission to empower, support, and advocate for women of color across the globe. Together, we can create a future where every woman has the resources and support she needs to overcome breast cancer.
On the Web:
www.breastofus.com
www.breastofusfoundation.org
Email:
hello@breastofus.com
Welcome to our community—where hope thrives, strength is found, and sisters in the fight become family.
