Surgery Recovery Resources & Support

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Recovering from an operation isn't something that people get particularly excited about. While we can't promise every recovery will be a total walk in the park, we do know that a few simple preparations can help the process be a lot more comfortable.