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How to Enjoy Valentine’s Day Post Breast Cancer

by admin | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog, Self Care

Being a breast cancer survivor means that Valentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily put a warm feeling in your heart. Actually, anxiety is the first thing that came to my mind on Valentine’s Day. Feeling sexy post cancer, and wanting to be romantic, is not always top on...

5 Reasons Walking is My Go-To Exercise After Breast Cancer

by admin | Jan 28, 2020 | Blog, Fitness

If I am being honest, fitness is not high on my list of fun things to do. I actually put a great deal of effort into avoiding any type of exercise that I can. After Breast Cancer treatments ended, some types of exercises became difficult for me to do. Walking is my...

Athleta Empower Bras and Pads: Best Mastectomy Bra and Mastectomy Pad for Exercise

by admin | Nov 26, 2019 | Blog, Education, Fitness

Believe it or not, my first thought after my mastectomies was not “what is the best mastectomy bra and mastectomy pad for me to exercise in?” I doubt it was for you either. But, if exercise was part of your life before cancer, you will want it to be part of your life...

Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Breast Cancer Fighters & Survivors

by admin | Nov 22, 2019 | Blog, Education

I know Christmas isn’t all about the presents — for me it’s largely about being grateful that I get to celebrate another year with my family, when there was a time I feared I wouldn’t be there for the next holiday. But if you have a breast...

9 Best Christmas Gifts for Breast Cancer Fighters & Survivors

by admin | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog

If you haven’t already started shopping for the breast cancer fighter or survivor on your Christmas list, the time is now! While of course you don’t have to purchase a breast-cancer-themed gift for them, sometimes a recognition of their fight is an awesome...

How I Explained My Breast Cancer Diagnosis to My Toddlers, and 5 Kids Cancer Books to Help You Do it Too

by admin | Oct 8, 2019 | Blog, Education

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, kids cancer books were not very accessible. The internet was not a thing and it wasn’t as easy to access information. I honestly don’t even know how many kids cancer books were even out there to buy. The good thing was they...