Ten years into their marriage, Davon* and his wife, Makayla, were in the throes of parenting two toddlers when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “The night before Makayla had her double mastectomy, she said to me, ‘Do you … Continue reading →
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Survivorship Care Plan: What is it? Do I have one?
You’ve faced a cancer diagnosis. Perhaps you’re in the middle of active treatment or maybe you’ve completed treatment. You might still be under the care of your oncologist or, if you’re further out from your diagnosis and the circumstances allow, … Continue reading →
Read MoreWhy I Give: A Donor’s Story
“Firefly provides emotional support, which is integral to healing,” says Patricia*, a massage therapist and friend of Firefly Sisterhood. When asked why she chooses to contribute financially, she states, “I know that going through treatment is exhausting, devastating, and lonely.
Read MoreA Variation on Mindfulness: Walking Meditation and Zentangle
Mindfulness: it’s become a buzzword. Random House Dictionary defines it as, “a technique in which one focuses one’s full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them.” Sounds pretty straightforward, right?
Read MoreFriendships Following a Cancer Diagnosis: Are you Still There?
You may have heard the words, “You have breast cancer,” and experienced all of the accompanying emotions, anxieties, questions, and potential life changes. It can be so very overwhelming, including how it might affect your relationships.
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This Is Living With Cancer