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Coming Out After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Living Truthfully for Myself
If cancer has taught me anything, it is that life is too damn short to cower to my fears.
June 8, 2022
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If cancer has taught me anything, it is that life is too damn short to cower to my fears.
Breast cancer patients need to be their own advocates when it comes to their health care. But how do you do this when you’re feeling scared and overwhelmed?
Everyone said it was the “best time” to be sick because he was too young to remember but I would watch him play until he got sad and would then ask me to play and I would have to remind him that Mama was sick.
The most important lesson I’ve learned in being a breast cancer survivor is that I can do things on my terms and define what survivorship looks like for me.
I was practicing self-care. Treating my body well and doing the things that were supposed to be good for me. I never expected to find out that I had breast cancer.
At the age of 43, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was an emotional mess but the one constant thing that helped me survive was running.
If you are someone who is struggling or has struggled through the pain of breast cancer, then now more than ever, you need to practice self-love and self-care in order to fully heal for yourselves and for those who love you.
Should I tell my date I had breast cancer? Would this scare them off? When should you talk about serious topics such as illness during the early stages of dating?
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to become healthier. But what does that mean, exactly? For some people it means losing weight or getting fit, for others it might mean cutting out unhealthy foods like sugars and fats. The key to achieving this resolution is finding a plan that works best for you!
These organizations focus on the health and wellness of breast cancer survivors and patients alike. We have gathered a few of the best here to help you focus on your health and wellness journey for 2022.
