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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.

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.

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.

In September 2018, Amber Tisi was working full time, going through a divorce, and raising three young children, when shewas diagnosed with breast cancer. She spoke to LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about the challenges of being a single parent during breast cancer treatment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abigail Johnston was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2017. After trying pain medicines that interfered with her daily life, she tried medical marijuana to manage pain from bone metastases and surgeries.She spoke to LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about why she chose medical marijuana and how she uses it alongside treatment to manage side effects.

Lauren Higgins was 33, single, and working full-time as a commercial real estate appraiser in Houston when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2017. She spoke with LBBC contributor Robin Warshaw about suddenly having to think about her fertility and taking steps to protect it while coping with a breast cancer diagnosis.