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 Guide to Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy or lumpectomy is not one-size-fits-all and the first step in receiving the best care for you is knowing your options.
Useful Medical Terms for Breasties in Spanish and Portuguese
Spanish-speaking Breastie Angie and Portuguese-speaking Breastie Caroline created this guide as a resource for Breasties to use with their medical teams, family members, and communities.
Echoes of Strength: A Reflection Through 15 Years of Breast Cancer
Karen gets candid about living with metastatic breast cancer, her mother's legacy and what progress needs to be made in Latinx communities.
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View all 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.
Useful Medical Terms for Breasties in Spanish and Portuguese
Spanish-speaking Breastie Angie and Portuguese-speaking Breastie Caroline created this guide as a resource for Breasties to use with their medical teams, family members, and communities.
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 A Medical Oncologist Wants You to Know About Gynecologic Cancers with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky
Medical Oncologist Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky shares symptoms to be aware of, the importance of knowing your risk-level, what makes ovarian cancer screening such a challenge, and promising research around ovarian cancer risk-reduction.
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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.
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
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View all 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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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.
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.
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.
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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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