Stress. It seems to have become a normal part of our lives: stress from our jobs; stress of raising children; stress of a medical diagnosis; stress of winter driving; stress that comes with the holidays. Could you add a few … Continue reading →
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Listen Project
The LISTEN Project People who have been impacted by cancer seek emotional healing in myriad ways. Firefly Sisterhood recently had the honor of engaging in a unique and meaningful avenue for reflection. One of our local partner organizations, Gilda’s Club … Continue reading →
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Cancer-Induced Cognitive Impairment: Strategies for Success In last week’s blog post, four of our Firefly Guides shared with us what it’s like to live with cancer-induced cognitive impairment, a.k.a. “chemo brain” (in case you missed it, Darla Coss, Occupational Therapist, … Continue reading →
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Cancer-Induced Cognitive Impairment (a.k.a., “chemo brain”): Guides’ Stories In a recent blog post, Darla Coss, Occupational Therapist, talked about cancer-induced cognitive impairment, also known as mild cognitive impairment, or “chemo brain,” (though people who have not undergone chemotherapy can face … Continue reading →
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Women who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis often have the question, “Is what I’m experiencing normal?” While everyone’s experience is unique, this question can surface weeks, months, or even years beyond an initial diagnosis. Darla Coss, Occupational Therapist, shares … Continue reading →
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