September 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 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.
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.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2019
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.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2019
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.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2019
After a recurrence of breast cancer and a reconstruction revision, Lindsay Northrop got tattoos to replace her nipples and areolas. For this Q&A, she spoke to contributing writer Robin Warshaw about taking that step.
Read MoreMay 20, 2019
Jeannie Aejin Choi Karwowski was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and found it hard to find support in her community. For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, she spoke to LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about the disparities Asian American women face after a diagnosis.
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