Firefly Sisterhood is featured on MPR, thank you to Lorna Benson for the report. When Debbie Blum was diagnosed with breast cancer in February, her loved ones showered her with hugs, prayers and home-cooked meals. That was just what she … Continue reading →
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Self-Care Strategies from our Guides
Self-care is crucial for anyone coping with stress, and it’s especially important for breast cancer survivors and others dealing with serious illness. We know that many recently diagnosed women haven’t had the opportunity to develop self-care strategies that work for … Continue reading →
Read MoreThe Language of Cancer Part 2
Last month, we reposted an article from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute about the language of cancer, and it garnered many responses from our Facebook friends. Their comments demonstrate that the issue of how we talk about cancer is a deeply … Continue reading →
Read MoreThe Challenges of Relationships
At the Firefly Sisterhood, we have the privilege of learning every day from the survivors with whom we work. They’ve shared with us valuable advice for those recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Here, we elaborate on five of their ideas … Continue reading →
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