Hi , There are so many organizations offering information and support after a breast cancer diagnosis, and sometimes it can be hard to know which ones are actually worth your time. I wanted to share one with you that I think is worth knowing about: Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC). A resource I wish I’d found sooner I didn’t discover LBBC until a few years after my own diagnosis—and I wish I had found it earlier. There are so many aspects of breast cancer that go beyond the medical...

Hi Reader, People often talk about getting back to “normal” after breast cancer. But what if normal isn’t what it used to be? Finding a "New Normal" Your body has changed. Your energy may be different. Your priorities may have shifted. Mine certainly have. The “new normal” topic came up often during my appointments with my oncologist. I’ve come a long way, but honestly, it’s still a work in progress. I’ve embraced some of the mindset shifts that came with cancer—doing less without guilt and...

Hi Reader, When we think about breast cancer rehab, we often think about those first few weeks or months after surgery. Getting your shoulder moving again. Working on your range of motion. Addressing tightness. Slowly getting back to exercise. But rehab isn’t just something your body needs immediately after surgery. Our bodies need ongoing maintenance. Your body needs maintenance Even years after treatment, your body can still benefit from regular attention. After everything your body has...