November 1, 2021
For over a year, Jenna Shillingburg struggled to get a full picture of her diagnosis and treatment from her healthcare team. She spoke to contributor Robin Warshaw about the information her doctors wouldn't share and how she learned to advocate for herself.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2021
Mia Tardive didn’t plan to see a mental health professional, join a support group, or try reiki as part of her experience living with breast cancer.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2021
Melissa Lopez Carroll never spoke to her doctors about mental health, but through months of treatment she struggled with depression and anxiety before finding support.
Read MoreJune 24, 2021
Soon after starting chemotherapy for stage II breast cancer Kiana Wooten, at 34 years old, was having bone and joint pain. She spoke with LBBC contributor Robin Warshaw about the bone effects she experienced from treatment — and how she found help.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2020
Sarah Wald had used acupuncture before being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2019, but since then it has been an important part of how she manages side effects. She spoke to LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about how she uses complementary therapy.
Read MoreSeptember 4, 2020
In September 2018, Amber Tisi was working full time, going through a divorce, and raising three young children, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She spoke to LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about the challenges of being a single parent during breast cancer treatment.
Read MoreJune 26, 2020
Abby Goetcheus speaks with LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about what it's like to have expanders to prepare for breast reconstruction after a bilateral mastectomy.
Read MoreMay 5, 2020
Like many women who have had breast cancer, Dalynn Coffman found emotional effects stuck around long after treatment. She spoke to LBBC about being diagnosed with cancer-related PTSD and how she has learned to manage it.
Read MoreApril 7, 2020
Though Katie Budris and her doctors took efforts to prevent lymphedema during breast cancer treatment, minor swelling in her arm soon worsened. Katie spoke with LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about her experience with lymphedema.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2020
Candace Mastin was 25 and planning her wedding when she was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. She spoke with LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about the problems that breast cancer brought out in her marriage, and how a supportive relationship can change the experience.
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