Who Is An Oncology Social Worker?In a sea of doctors, nurses, scans, and lab work, there is another important tool for patients right in their cancer center, the oncology social worker. I decided to interview... By Danielle Thurston4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can You Hear Me Now?Every October we post all things breast cancer, but the reality is every nineteen seconds, somewhere in the world, someone is diagnosed, and approximately every twelve minutes someone dies of... By Maxine Devereaux2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Try Not to Worry About Sleep If You Have Advanced Breast CancerNo doubt you know sleep can be hard to achieve while living with advanced breast cancer (ABC): Poor sleep is an expected and “normal” outcome of living with cancer. Unfortunately... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do I Need A Post-Mastectomy Bra, Anyway?The last thing I ever thought I would need to purchase was a post-mastectomy bra. Now 7 years after my breast cancer treatment, my lingerie drawer is filled with the... By Melissa Berry2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares: Must-Have Items for Chemo BagUndergoing chemo is never something that people look forward to. But, with the right items, you can make an unpleasant experience much more manageable — and even comfortable. To find... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Cancer Center! - The New Kid On The BlockJust like a child starting a new school, starting treatment at a new cancer center can be exciting as well as nerve-wracking. Where is everything? What are the rules? Which... By Danielle Thurston2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises your... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Free FallingFear is a tricky thing. We are confronted daily with things that instill fear inside us. There are, however, many layers to fear and our responses to it. So what... By April Doyle4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Shares Experiences: Metastatic Breast Cancer & Disability AssistanceMetastatic breast cancer is a physical disability, one that is recognized by the Social Security Administration. In other words, it is a condition that qualifies for financial benefits from the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
HelplessnessWhen I was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2017, one of the major changes I noticed immediately was a lack of control. For someone Type A like me... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Any Port in a Storm!This idiom is one of those strange collections of words in the English language that has a meaning slightly different from the actual words themselves. It's only when I talk... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Part 2: My Fashion Week Modeling ExperienceThe AnaOno Intimates #FearLess fashion show benefitting METAvivor seems years away, as I write this now only six weeks later. I can't believe what a different world it is today... By Melissa Berry3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Telehealth: Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The New Normal? Breast Cancer People Have COVID-19 CoveredBreast cancer patients live with a “new normal” on a daily basis. Months of treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and, if their cancer metastasizes, further drug regimens, leads us to... By Rod Ritchie3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Communication During COVID-19A few weeks ago, while COVID-19 was ramping up here in Florida, I had to go to the hospital. We literally did everything we could to avoid going to be... By Abigail Johnston, Esquire3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments