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  • Where Families of Children with Cancer Can Find Support
    February 23, 2021

    Where Families of Children with Cancer Can Find Support

    Cancer’s reach stretches far beyond those who are diagnosed. It also has a major impact on the family and friends of patients— especially parents of young children facing the disease. Luckily, there are many ways parents in this position can find support, advice, and a community to uplift them. We've rounded up some of the best places to find these resources.
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  • How to Advocate for Your Child Facing Cancer
    February 9, 2021

    How to Advocate for Your Child Facing Cancer

    We’ve all been told at one point or another to trust your gut, but it’s a saying that gains new meaning when you become a parent. A parent’s intuition is a powerful force in advocating for their children, especially when it comes to healthcare. When little ones aren’t yet able to articulate exactly how they feel, parents give them a voice. And oftentimes a parent’s persistence is what leads doctors to a life-saving diagnosis.
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  • What to Wear When Recovering from a Mastectomy
    February 1, 2021

    What to Wear When Recovering from a Mastectomy

    When recovering from a mastectomy, it's likely that you'll be sore and have some limited mobility while getting dressed for awhile. Don't worry! This inconvenience won't last forever. In the meantime though, we've rounded up some of the best items to wear while you're recovering from a mastectomy.
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  • The Elliott Superhero Robe: Bringing Comfort and Joy to Children
    December 8, 2020

    The Elliott Superhero Robe: Bringing Comfort and Joy to Children

    Brobe International is launching a children's robe to empower the smallest superheroes among us. The Elliott Superhero Robe comes with interchangeable interior pockets to hold JP Drains, cords, monitors or medical equipment for children undergoing cancer treatment, those battling chronic illness or disease, or children recovering from surgery.
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  • Understanding Your Hot Flashes (Why They Happen)
    December 17, 2019

    Understanding Your Hot Flashes (Why They Happen)

    Our bodies are constantly changing throughout our lives. While most of these changes are small and unnoticeable even to us, others can trigger with little warning and leave us confused. Menopause or hormonal changes due to illness are just a couple of these larger changes—specifically the hot flash symptoms that come along with them. Most women age 50 or older experience this condition but, surprisingly, few know what hot flashes mean and how they affect their bodies. To fully understand your hot flashes, try learning more about their causes and contributing factors.

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  • Important Questions to Ask Before a Mastectomy
    December 6, 2019

    Important Questions to Ask Before a Mastectomy

    Mastectomies are an important procedure you may need if you receive a breast cancer diagnosis. These surgeries involve removing the breasts, and sometimes reconstructing them, to slow the progression of the disease. You may also get one to prevent the...

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