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.
Care Bags Bring Comfort and Practical Resources
Since 2017, Going Beyond the Pink has been providing care bags to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and patients already in treatment. We know that receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and those first few weeks & months are chaotic. Newly diagnosed patients will have numerous doctor’s appointments, scans, and labs in order to determine the best course of treatment, and all this happens before treatment ever starts.
10 Truths About Cancer & Relationships
Ultimately, the reality of having cancer is very different from what we’ve come to know as a culture. And the hard truth is, we probably won’t tell you the complete truth about what we are going through because we want to be strong for you. There are, however, a few things you should know and can do to help us as we face the realities of a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Learn more here.
13 Great Gifts Ideas for the Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patient
It’s shocking to hear a close friend tell you she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. Caregivers and supportive friends and family are also impacted by the diagnosis. When breast cancer happens, it happens to everyone in our lives in one way or another. One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is “What can I get for my friend who’s about to start treatment?” There are so many great ideas, but we’ve got some favorites to share with you!