Surgery Recovery Resources & Support

November 26, 2019

Benefits of a Breast Cancer Support Group
The battle for your life isn’t one to take on alone. Though friends and family work hard to support you through these difficult times, encouragement from other survivors like yourself can sometimes provide more encouragement. Whether you need advice, medical...
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September 4, 2019

BRCA Gene: An Interview with Previvor Amanda Hagley
BRCA is shorthand for a genetic mutation that has been linked to hereditary breast cancer in families. We spoke to previvor Amanda Hagley about her experience with genetic testing and a preventative mastectomy.
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August 21, 2019

Looking for Breast Cancer Support Groups?
Breast Cancer Support Groups, FAQs, Resources, Roadmaps to Recovery and more? Check out what our Founder has to say about The Brobe Network, officially rolling out September 1st, 2019.
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August 13, 2019

Finding Strength, Compassion, and Self-Worth in the Face of Radical Mastectomy
Lessons learned along the breast cancer journey with two-time breast cancer survivor and author, Cindy Goldsberry, who elected to undergo a double radical mastectomy.
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January 23, 2019

Care when you can't be there: 6 tips for long-distance caregiving
At times it can feel like there's no way to help when you're far away, but rest assured sometimes the smallest efforts can make the biggest cumulative difference. Check out our 6 tips for long-distance caregiving.
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December 30, 2018

The Comprehensive Guide to Being a Caregiver
When someone you love is going through a complicated medical diagnosis, acting as the sole caregiver can be a taxing job. Our guide talks through everything from communication, to self care and making decisions on behalf of your loved one.
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December 23, 2018

Resources and Services for Women Fighting Breast Cancer
When you're battling breast cancer, it's not out of the ordinary to need to ask for help. There are plenty of resources out there to help you with all the little things that might come up along the way. We've rounded up a group of some of our favorite resources for a variety of needs.
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November 26, 2018

Re-exploring Intimacy After a Mastectomy
Let's talk about sex and intimacy. Having a mastectomy due to a cancer diagnosis or preventative action means you're going to have to re-explore your body and what it means to be intimate with someone. Let's talk through how you can tackle this part of your recovery and come out better on the other side.
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October 17, 2018

What to expect when you get open heart surgery
When having open heart surgery, the patient's chest and breast bone will be cut open with an approximately 10 inch incision. This will expose the heart to give your surgeon access to your heart to perform...
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