Your Story Matters: Reflections on Culture, Cancer & Family in Celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month
Cassandre Pluviose on how her Haitian background carried her through her breast cancer diagnosis.
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Rewriting the Narrative About Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Triple negative breast cancer survivors Allie and Kelsey explore why TNBC is more than it seems and urge Breasties to change the narrative through story-sharing.
Honoring Our Caregivers: Support, Resources, and Gratitude
The Breasties' Caregiving & Grief Subcommittee gets real about supporting our supporters.
A Look Behind the Bench: Stage 4 Research with Dr. Isaac Chan
Physician-researcher Dr. Isaac Chan dives into why immunotherapy can be key for treating metastatic disease, while lifting the curtain on clinical trials
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The Breasties' Caregiving & Grief Subcommittee gets real about supporting our supporters.
The Conversation We're Not—But Should Be—Having About Sexual Health & Cancer
What people impacted by breast and GYN cancer need to know about reclaiming their sexual health, from side effects to solutions
World Cancer Day: Research Reducing Disparities for Black Breasties
This World Cancer Day, let's take a look at the research shifting the focus onto the ways breast and gynecologic cancer impact Black communities.
Previvor to Survivor: A Journey of Breast and GYN Health
From constant screenings to a triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis, Lindsey shares her story from previvor to survivor—and why these identities are so often intertwined.
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The Breasties 2024 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Embrace the season of giving by supporting the breast and gynecologic cancer community with these one-of-a-kind gifts.
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.
Gifts That Give Back: The Breasties Ultimate 2023 Gift Guide
Give meaningfully this holiday season with reads, comfy clothes, and accessories that give back to the breast and ovarian cancer community.
The Ultimate 2022 Breasties Holiday Gift Guide
Give gifts that feel good–and do good—this holiday season.
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Meet the Genetic Counselor Who Wants You to Have Access to Your Information
Board-certified genetic counselor Dena Goldberg shares why everyone who wants genetic testing should get it, the importance of looking for more than just BRCA, and tips for debunking health misinformation.
What to Expect For Your First Pelvic Floor Therapy Appointment After a GYN Cancer Diagnosis
Physical therapists Dr. Alex Hill and Dr. Kristin Sapienza share why physical therapy is a must for all people impacted by gynecologic cancers, symptoms to be on the lookout for, and how pelvic floor therapy can help center quality of life
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.
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‘Privacy, Agency, Identity:’ Scalp Cooling 101 With Cooler Heads Founder Kate Dilligan
Breast cancer survivor-turned-entrepreneur Kate Dilligan shares why hair preservation is more than just for appearances, the differences between cold capping and scalp cooling, how to manage expectations, and tips for the best outcome
The Breasties 2024 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Embrace the season of giving by supporting the breast and gynecologic cancer community with these one-of-a-kind gifts.
Mindfulness Para Mi Gente – Healing for the Latinx Cancer Community
How do Latinx people find a mindfulness practice that is more authentic to their own identity and values? It requires community, protected spaces, and an open mind.
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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More Than Clinical Trials: How Patients Can Get Involved in Cancer Research
Researchers and physicians share different paths that patients and non-patients alike can take to become engaged in cancer research
Why the Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on Embryos Matters for Those Impacted by Cancer
What is assisted reproduction, how do threats to IVF impact the breast and gynecologic cancer community, and what you can do about it.
‘I Should Be Here:’ Reflections From A Latina Patient Advocate at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Breast cancer survivor and patient advocate Miranda Gonzales shares her key takeaways from the 2023 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
What You Need to Know About the Chemo Shortage Impacting Breast and GYN Cancers
Carboplatin and Cisplatin have been in short supply since early 2023. What can you do about it?
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