What the Community Wants You to Know This Caregivers Day
"Carevivors" are a big part of The Breasties community. Here's what they want you to know about giving and receiving care when impacted by cancer.
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World Cancer Day: Research Reducing Disparities for Black Breasties
With so much cancer research historically focusing on white patients, how are researchers shifting the focus onto Black people impacted by and at high risk of breast and gynecologic cancers?
Finding Ways to Feed When Impacted by Breast Cancer
When you've been impacted by breast cancer, conversations around feeding your baby can be tense. Bobbie is working to change that with a yearlong infant formula sponsorship program.
What a Breastie Wants You to Know This World Mental Health Day
Advocate @kate_burns_chad gets real about navigating mental health and cancer. She shares why mental health care is in crisis and what we can do to create change.
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What A Breastie Wants You to Know About Infertility and Mother’s Day
Cancer-related infertility is not uncommon. Ovarian cancer survivor Julie Hinze shares the complicated feelings that come with celebrations like Mother’s Day.
What the Community Wants You to Know This Caregivers Day
"Carevivors" are a big part of The Breasties community. Here's what they want you to know about giving and receiving care when impacted by cancer.
World Cancer Day: Research Reducing Disparities for Black Breasties
With so much cancer research historically focusing on white patients, how are researchers shifting the focus onto Black people impacted by and at high risk of breast and gynecologic cancers?
Meet the Gynecologic Oncologist Who Wants You to Know All of Your Options
Dr. Yvette Willams-Brown uncovers the unique challenges around gynecologic cancer diagnoses, disparities in treatment, and why patients shouldn’t be afraid to push for answers.
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The Ultimate 2022 Breasties Holiday Gift Guide
Give gifts that feel good–and do good—this holiday season.
Sustainable Swaps to Help You Care for Yourself and the Planet Through Cancer Treatment
This Earth Day, realize that caring yourself and caring for the planet do not have to be mutually exclusive
Breastie-Approved Products to Save Your Skin Through Radiation
Recommendations for creams, ointments, gels, and lotions to help you keep your cool through treatment.
The Ultimate Galentine’s Day Gift Guide for Breasties
Some tokens of appreciation to help you share the love with your Breasties, both near and far, this Galentine’s Day.
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Top Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon (According to an Expert)
Find the breast reconstruction that’s right for you and learn how to get it with tips from plastic surgeon Dr. Alexis Parcells.
Meet the Gynecologic Oncologist Who Wants You to Know All of Your Options
Dr. Yvette Willams-Brown uncovers the unique challenges around gynecologic cancer diagnoses, disparities in treatment, and why patients shouldn’t be afraid to push for answers.
Meet the Surgeon Who's Combating Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Dive into the cause of chronic post-mastectomy pain, the critical role of nerves, and how you can work with your medical team to find relief with plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Bank.
Meet the OB-GYN Advocating for Sexual Wellness and Survivorship Resources
OB-GYN Dr. Kara Smythe dives deep into her own cancer diagnosis and everything she wants you to know about screening, pregnancy after cancer, and more.
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View all What A Breastie Wants You to Know About Infertility and Mother’s Day
Cancer-related infertility is not uncommon. Ovarian cancer survivor Julie Hinze shares the complicated feelings that come with celebrations like Mother’s Day.
The Breasties Guide to Cannabis
What is cannabis, why might you want to use it during cancer-related treatments and recovery, and how do fellow Breasties use cannabis as a part of their post-treatment routines?
What a Breastie Wants You to Know This World Mental Health Day
Advocate @kate_burns_chad gets real about navigating mental health and cancer. She shares why mental health care is in crisis and what we can do to create change.
Why You Should Get Physical Therapy After Surgery
A physical therapist turned breast cancer survivor shares the top reasons everyone should consider PT after surgery and how to advocate for it.
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New Medical Coding Changes Put DIEP Reconstructions at Risk
What those impacted by breast cancer need to know right now about free flap breast reconstructions, medical coding and insurance, and how patients can advocate for their right to choose.
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