Metastatic Self-Care...It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer that I had this unique lens on life that not a lot...reactions2comments
Depression and anxiety ...Hi y’all! I would love to start a thread here now that the weather is shifting in most parts of the country...reactions7repliesAnxietyCommunityDepression
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Honoring Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day...Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is October 13th each year, a date designated in 2009. This designation came decades after October had...reactionscomments
Palliative Care? Hospice? There Is A Difference...Palliative care can be scary to those with cancer or other serious conditions. I used to associate palliative care (PC) with end-of-life...reactions2comments
Treated Differently After Her Diagnosis...I'm answering for my wife since she's no longer living. When my wife was initially diagnosed, she was already at Stage 4...reactions1comment
Has anyone else experienced chemo anxiety?...I have the prescription for ANASTROZOLE in my hand. I feel paralyzed. If I take this med, it all gets very real...reactions6replies
Steal Back the Best Parts of Yourself Through Self-Care...What do you do when MBC (Metastatic Breast Cancer) is stealing your life bit by bit with the pain, worry, and appointments?...reactions4comments
How do we help spouses cope?...My Dear Husband (DH) is handling all his emotions about my diagnosis primarily by expressing anger and assigning blame. I am not...reactions11repliesCaregivingCopingIntimacy & Relationships
Self-Care and Building Community During Awareness Month...October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year we want to come together to celebrate and support one another with a...reactionscomments
Medical Review Board...The Health Union Medical Review Board is made up of board-certified healthcare professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields. They review...
Have you tried complementary or alternative medicine to help with pain? ...Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a wide collection of healing methods and practices that are non-traditional. Many people use CAM along...reactionsrepliesPainSide EffectsTreatment
Will Things Ever Be Normal Again?...When you're in the midst of grief, you frequently wonder if you'll ever feel “normal” again. You may even question if there's...reactionscomments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
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An Interview with Mara: An Inspiring Story...Mara, who lives in London, Ontario, has been described by her M.O. as, "a miracle walking around." She was diagnosed with Inflammatory...reactionscomments
The Fallible Caregiver Series: You’re In the Ring Too...I like to think of myself as a manly man. When we moved to Oregon last year, I applied for jobs at...reactionscomments
The Difference Between People Who Care and Caregivers...When someone is diagnosed with a serious illness like cancer, people react in a variety of ways. For me, the range has...reactions1comment
How do you manage with mental/emotional health?...My oldest son was talking about all if the places he wants to visit & maybe live. **I felt upset (& he...reactions5repliesFriends & FamilyMental HealthTips & Advice
Has anyone else experienced long term shoulder pain after breast cancer surgery? ...Hello. I’ve had long term shoulder /upper arm pain in both shoulders after different types of breast cancer and surgery in each...reactions15replies
In Fairness to Healthcare Professionals...“All I know is that my life is better when I assume that people are doing their best. It keeps me out...reactions1comment
