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Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Relationship with Loved Ones After Cancer)

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A cancer diagnosis can change how you seek support from others. You may look to friends for light-hearted distraction, help with decision-making, or reassurance and comfort. However, all too often, relationships become complicated and fraught with misunderstanding. Let’s talk about boundaries, and how to express yourself clearly and thoughtfully so you feel connected, understood, and […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Toxic Positivity)

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We discussed the common experience of dealing with loved ones who offer positivity but may come across as dismissive when supporting someone with a breast cancer diagnosis. You have the right to feel a range of emotions, and it’s important to find meaningful ways to honor your honest experience and communicate your needs to others. […]

Deep Dive into Breast Cancer Disparities

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Research has shown that there are significant differences between black and white women in terms of their experience with breast cancer. To gain insight into this issue, it is essential to understand what epidemiology is and how it highlights the health disparities between these two groups.

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired)

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Individuals with breast cancer can join Julie Larson, LCSW and peers via video or phone to talk about topics such as “Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired”. Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most challenging treatment-related side effects. Your level of cancer-related fatigue may vary from day to day or last for extended […]

The Importance of Black Women Understanding the Chemicals in Their Personal Care Products

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Certain chemicals, such as phthalates and parabens, can disrupt the body’s hormones and have significant effects on health. According to data, hormone-related health issues such as uterine fibroids, infertility, early puberty and more aggressive forms of breast and endometrial cancers disproportionately affect Black women. Our guest speaker, Jasmine A. McDonald, PhD, an Assistant Professor in […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Survivor’s Guilt)

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The question of “Why me?” often exemplifies the experience of survivor’s guilt. Feeling survivor’s guilt is more common than you may think and can be triggered in different ways. Your positive news at a follow-up visit, regaining strength when treatment ends and manageable side effects are all events that may counter-intuitively lead to stress or […]

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