A diagnosis of breast cancer often forces extensive transformations in a woman’s life, changes that affect a woman physically, emotionally, and extremely personally. The vast majority of these changes are done to a woman. She often has few opportunities to … Continue reading →
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A young breast cancer survivor story
First in a series of Personal breast cancer stories: Phuong Nguyen Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 24, Phuong came out of her treatment feeling lost: “I didn’t know where to go from there, and having somebody to talk to … Continue reading →
Read MoreHoliday Conversations
For many people, the holidays mean spending time with extended family and friends whom they might not see through the rest of the year. These reunions can be not only a source of joy, but also a source of anxiety. … Continue reading →
Read MoreJack’s Caregivers
Here at the Firefly Sisterhood, our focus is to create one-to-one connections between breast cancer survivors and women who are recently diagnosed, providing hope, support, and guidance for women in need. We have had the good fortune to get to … Continue reading →
Read MoreOur founding story
The Story of the Firefly Sisterhood This coming October, as we look with hope toward a future where no one has to go through breast cancer alone, we also look with gratitude at our past, to those who helped the … Continue reading →
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This Is Living With Cancer