“Sometimes I think this is worse for my mom than me. She sits in the parking lot in her car for long periods of time, waiting for me and worrying,” admits Kaitlyn*, who is spending that time in her oncology … Continue reading →
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Breast Cancer During COVID: The Recently Diagnosed Perspective

In March, just 2 months shy of finishing her Master’s Degree abroad, Kaitlyn* had a job offer in place upon completion of the semester and her return to the U.S. Excited? Yes, Kaitlyn was extremely so! Then the COVID-19 pandemic’s … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage IV

In our final blog of this series, we share the stories of two women who are experiencing a Stage IV, Metastatic Breast Cancer diagnosis. Their stories are a bit longer, so let’s get started. The Power of Purpose “Once … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage 3

The numbers are getting bigger! We started this blog series with Stage 0 breast cancer, touching on the challenges, fears, and emotions that Firefly participants have experienced at each stage. Challenges such as survivor guilt, making treatment decisions based on … Continue reading →
Read MoreExploring the Stages of Breast Cancer: Stage 2

In our current blog series, Exploring the Stages of Breast Cancer, we’ve learned that a breast cancer diagnosis can be scary and traumatic at any stage. Today, we’ll introduce you to women who’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer at Stage … Continue reading →
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