“I always thought that someday, it would be breast cancer that would take my life,” Monique* admits. “But now I know that my heart has only so much time left.”
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At the Intersection of Heart Health and Breast Cancer: An Interview With Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways . . .” – William Shakespeare It’s February: Heart Health Month! Fitting, as Valentine’s Day—the annual celebration of love and hearts—is smack dab in the middle of the month Statistics … Continue reading →
Read MoreInvest in Yourself this Year with a Personal Energy Budget!
Happy New Year! It’s time to review your budget and investments! Don’t skip over this blog; I (Joette Zola, Occupational Therapist) am referring to your energy budget and investing in yourself, much more interesting topics!
Read MoreSurvivor, Guide, Wife, Mother: Jennifer’s Story
At Firefly Sisterhood, we are incredibly grateful for the devotion, passion, and generosity of our Firefly Guides. They are the core of our program, ready at the drop of a hat (actually the ring or notification of their phone) to … Continue reading →
Read MoreMoney Talks: Fighting the Financial Toxicity of Cancer
Cancer treatment is expensive. There may be multiple types of treatment, including surgeries, radiation, and medications. There are novel, new treatments with high price tags. Individual treatments are now combined, dramatically increasing costs. As a matter of fact, The National … Continue reading →
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