At the heart of our Firefly Sisterhood program is our Firefly Guides. They have received that diagnosis: “You have breast cancer.” They have been through or are currently enduring treatment and surgeries, fears and worries, isolation and grief, physical wounds … Continue reading →
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Hair: You Don’t Know What You Got ‘Till It’s Gone
You’ve heard of “bad hair days” and maybe you’ve even experienced one yourself—a day when your hair had a mind of its own and just wouldn’t cooperate with your plans for it. Ugh. Go through certain chemotherapy treatments for breast … Continue reading →
Read MoreSend Me On Vacation: a Transforming Experience
What is it about mermaids that has us mesmerized? Their long, undulating tails as they glide effortlessly through the water? Their gorgeous hair and beautiful voices? The mythology, legends, and lore that surround them? Whatever it is, mermaids have captured … Continue reading →
Read MoreSurvivor Voices: What Factors Influenced Reconstruction
How do you make a decision? Create a pros and cons list? Flip a coin? Call a friend? Trust your gut? When it comes to deciding what to do following surgery for breast cancer, the stakes start to climb. Add … Continue reading →
Read MoreParenting Through Cancer Blog Series
Breast cancer doesn’t care. It doesn’t care that you are newly retired and would rather be reclining on the dock at the lake instead of in the chemotherapy infusion room. It doesn’t care that you just started a new job … Continue reading →
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