Perhaps one of the most visible and most devastating side effects of certain chemotherapies for breast cancer is hair loss: that unmistakable visual cue that screams, “I am a cancer patient!” In last week’s blog, we introduced you to Vivian*, … Continue reading →
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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 MoreNavigating the “D” Word
Death. It is such a difficult word to think about and talk about, let alone consider for yourself and those you love. Firefly Sisterhood is incredibly grateful that writer and author Donna DeGracia, MPAS, PA-C, is willing to share her … Continue reading →
Read MoreLessons from the Secret Handshake
Firefly Sisterhood is astounded by the amazing resources and professionals doing great work in our local cancer community. We met one of them, Donna DeGracia, MPAS, PA-C, when she volunteered her students at St. Catherine University’s School of Public Health … Continue reading →
Read MoreBreast Cancer During COVID: Healthcare Perspective
The stories and images that bombard us in the news and on social media about the COVID pandemic range from scary, to horrific, to confusing. At the center of it all are the healthcare workers; those brave and amazing people … Continue reading →
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