Caregiving & Cancer: Your New Roles

With almost two million new cases of cancer per year in the United States this year alone, many patients will eventually require or need the support from their family and friends in the form of a caregiver. Statistics show that family caregivers form the base of the American health care system, as their support help…

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Caregiving: Cancer, Marriage & Resentments

In the time around a person’s cancer diagnosis, the spouse or partner is still all-in and on board, being invested and working towards having their loved one back on their feet and helping them to work through their illness. Many times, couples go to every appointment together and the caregiving partner naturally steps up to…

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Breast Cancer Prosthesis & Inserts: Part 4: Questions

You may find that you have more questions about the process, the insert, or how to be more comfortable wearing your prosthesis. You can always reach out to your local breast cancer center advocates, nurses, or your breast prosthesis fitter. Here are questions you may want to consider: Questions for your breast insert fitter: Questions…

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Breast Cancer Prosthesis & Inserts: Part 3: Traveling with Inserts & Costs to Expect

Once you get your breast prosthesis form, you might be concerned about traveling or going on vacation without knowing all the possible outcomes and situations that might arise. It is perfectly safe to wear and carry your prosthesis during all forms of travel, even air travel. When you are traveling through airports and security checkpoints,…

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Breast Cancer Prosthesis & Inserts: Part 2: The Proper Fitting

After you have determined which type of breast prosthesis or insert you want to try, you might want to consider having a proper fitting by a professional. These fittings usually take about an hour and give you the chance for a private, personal fitting where your questions can be answered, and your concerns put to…

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Breast Cancer Prosthesis & Inserts: Part 1: Things to Consider & How to Fit

Once you receive your breast cancer diagnosis and begin treatment, it will become time to think about how you want to deal with your body changes as they happen, especially if you are having a mastectomy or other form of breast surgery. There are numerous types of breast inserts on the market that can help…

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Breast Cancer: Questions for your Oncologist, Part 2

After your initial diagnosis and questions with your doctor, you might find that you have more in-depth questions for your new oncologists, who will be taking on your case and care through your treatment. Asking these questions of your oncologist will help you to feel more informed about your case and the decisions you will…

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Breast Cancer: Questions for Your Doctor about Breast Cancer, Part 1

Next to skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found in American women today. Statistics show that breast cancer accounts for every one out of three cancers diagnosed. If you, your friend, or your loved one is diagnosed with cancer, the best thing that you can do is educate yourself and…

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