The Truth About Breast Cancer Survivorship
Survivorship is a complex mix of gratitude, frustration, and the determination to reclaim as much of your life as possible.
April 7, 2025
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Survivorship is a complex mix of gratitude, frustration, and the determination to reclaim as much of your life as possible.
I called my mom, and for the first time, I admitted how overwhelmed and isolated I felt. While my oncologist mentioned some side effects, no one fully prepared me for what menopause at such a young age would entail.
At 31 years old, as a first-time mom-to-be, Aneika faced a life-changing challenge—triple-negative breast cancer. Her story sheds light on the unique struggles faced by women of color dealing with breast cancer, the importance of self-advocacy, and the strength found in community support.
Tova Parker shares the valuable lessons and truths she learned throughout her diagnosis and treatment of Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Read on to learn
Breast cancer survivor, Shiana Thomas was diagnosed at the tender age of 25 despite a suspicious lump forming at age 14 that was consistently ignored
Baddie Ambassadors and Metastatic Thrivers, Michelle & Deb represented FTBOU in Philly at Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Thriving Together Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference held April
Muchos pensamientos cruzaron por mi mente cuando me diagnosticaron con cáncer de mama, tales como “Me voy a enfermar mucho y tengo miedo de no ser una buena madre como lo fui antes”.
To me, being a survivor means living my best life, not taking things for granted, and being present in the moment.
How are thrivers, survivors, and previvors navigating their relationships?
How are thrivers, survivors, and previvors navigating their relationships?
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.
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www.breastofus.com
www.breastofusfoundation.org
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hello@breastofus.com
Welcome to our community—where hope thrives, strength is found, and sisters in the fight become family.
