LGBTQ+ Barriers to Care
Cancer diagnoses are always frightening, but the fears that can stem as a member of an underrepresented or marginalized group, such as that which can be seen in the LGBTQ+ community can heighten anxiety exponentially. Members of the LGBTQ+ community face distinct barriers to preventative care, diagnoses, and treatment that has resulted in terrible disparities between survival rates.
Tips To Help Your Child Cope With Your Diagnosis
A child’s innocence may shield them from the reality of what you are telling them when you say “I have breast cancer.” For some children, this statement may fly right over their heads. For others, this could be the most tragic news, but not for the reason that you may think.
8 Tips for Coping with Loss, Grief, and the Holiday Season
The feeling of grief arises for many people around the holidays. Even though time heals all wounds, the togetherness of Thanksgiving and the joy of Christmas may not be enough to heal one’s own self entirely. The regular stress of the holiday season can tend to magnify the pain of any loss you may be suffering from, but instead of trying to ignore your feelings, we’ve created a list of tips to help you understand them and process your emotions.