Know Your Normal: The Breasties Guide to Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
Checking in with yourself and your body can help determine your normal to best detect when something changes.
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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?
Camp Breastie 2023: Discovering the Power of And
Breast Cancer survivor Falon Stahley on finding peace with conflicting emotions that follow a cancer diagnosis at Camp Breastie 2023.
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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A Young Cervical Cancer Survivor's Guide to Early Survivorship
Navigating your new normal after cancer treatment is a challenge that is augmented for those diagnosed at a young age. Cervical cancer survivor Rebecca Gigliotti shares tips that have helped her through her early days of survivorship.
Know Your Normal: The Breasties Guide to Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness
Checking in with yourself and your body can help determine your normal to best detect when something changes.
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?
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.
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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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Camp Breastie 2023: Using Your Voice to Create Community and Advocate for Change
Highlights from panel discussions on building community on social media, sharing your story as underrepresented groups, and what it means to be an advocate.
Camp Breastie 2023: Discovering the Power of And
Breast Cancer survivor Falon Stahley on finding peace with conflicting emotions that follow a cancer diagnosis at Camp Breastie 2023.
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.
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View all 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?
Camp Breastie 2023: Using Your Voice to Create Community and Advocate for Change
Highlights from panel discussions on building community on social media, sharing your story as underrepresented groups, and what it means to be an advocate.
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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