I was first diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer on June 1, 2016, so I will always be in treatment, unfortunately. Upon receiving this diagnosis, I learned that I had an enormous support group filled with friends, family, and even strangers. They have made things easier, but the most joy that has been brought to me [...]
It was June 2017 and by chance, I found a large soft lump in my breast while showering because one day I just happened to use my hand and not the shower poof I usually use. Within a week of having a diagnostic mammogram/ultrasound and biopsy, my OB diagnosed me with invasive lobular carcinoma of [...]
My name is Lois and I was diagnosed with cancer not too long ago, back in November of 2017. I am currently in treatment and in order or me to stay strong mentally and physically, I have relied heavily on my faith and trust in God as I go through this change in my [...]
My journey with breast cancer began when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 2016. I have done around 5 months of Chemo, which I got done in January of 2017. I will have to be on Tamoxifen for life. The biggest lifestyle change that I have had to make was learning [...]
I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the beginning of November 2017. I noticed I had a lump and burning sensation, so getting a mammogram was a top priority for me! I went and had an ultrasound done as well as a biopsy, later telling me that I had breast cancer. I am now currently [...]
My name is Sonya and I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer on April 26, 2017. Shortly after I started treatment, I received the most thoughtful care package, I'm not sure how, but I'm glad that I did. This beauty bag that I received put shut a smile on my face in one [...]
I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in April. On top of being born with a heart defect and having 3 heart surgeries, I now face breast cancer. I was scheduled for a lumpectomy and node cell removal on May 31 shortly after being diagnosed. Because of my heart defect, I began having heart [...]
I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in January of 2016. I completed chemo in July 2016 and I am currently on hormonal therapy and going in for Zometa (targeted therapy) every 6 months. One of the most effective lifestyle changes I have made is that I dedicate time for self-care. Going through cancer [...]
When I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Right-side breast cancer, I received the sad news on March 4, 2016. That was a rough day, the first person I told was my husband who was also devastated. On that day, I decided I did not want to wallow in misery but to stay outdoors and [...]
“I was first diagnosed with triple negative stage 2 breast cancer on my first mammogram on September 10, 2013. I finished with chemo and radiation treatments in July 2014. Throughout this whole process the one lifestyle change I’ve made is that I think about myself first, I think about the food choices to nourish [...]
