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Fitness has long been an important part of Cathy Knowles’ life, but after she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2017 treatment forced her to change how she exercises and eats.

Lisandra Rodriguez-Cole was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer when she was just turning 23, then metastatic breast cancer before turning 29. She shares her experience and the challenges of dealing with treatment and fertility decisions at such a young age.

There are many ways to make healthier food choices, but it can be hard to know where to start. The internet is full of nutrition blogs, influencers promoting diets, and other information that can be intimidating for someone who wants to find healthier ways to eat.

Breast cancer treatment can be difficult. While your family caregiver and loved ones can offer great support, adding an oncology navigator to your team will ensure a smooth journey from diagnosis to survivorship.

Tufts University senior Lilly Bolen has led the Play for Pink fundraiser since 2018. Though the university had to cancel sports during the pandemic, this year’s event raised $25,000 online.

Ilene Kaminsky was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in March 2015. She turned to writing in her journal and eventually her blog, The Cancer Bus, to help cope with her diagnosis living with breast cancer. She shares how writing has helped her through the years and how you can start a writing practice.

Named a top breast cancer blog by Healthline, read a roundup of inspiring personal stories shared with the Living Beyond Breast Cancer community this year. 

Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, BCD, shares tips to help you cope with the holidays and stay connected with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Leslie Ruminski worked in health care for 27 years. In the span of months, she faced cancer, a pandemic, and unemployment. She writes about the stress of three major events and how the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Fund helped get her through.

Susan Cappucci was excited for a new chapter in her career, but after being diagnosed with de novo metastatic breast cancer in 2016, work and getting by have been a struggle.