For each of the women in this blog series on the genetics of breast cancer – Charlotte*, Kate, and Rayna* – a genetic counselor was so important to determining whether they should go through genetic testing and how to lessen … Continue reading →
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Heart Health & Breast Cancer: A Survivor’s Story
“I always thought that someday, it would be breast cancer that would take my life,” Monique* admits. “But now I know that my heart has only so much time left.”
Read MoreInvest in Yourself this Year with a Personal Energy Budget!
Happy New Year! It’s time to review your budget and investments! Don’t skip over this blog; I (Joette Zola, Occupational Therapist) am referring to your energy budget and investing in yourself, much more interesting topics!
Read MoreFive Ways Yoga Helps Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
Firefly Sisterhood’s Participants and Supporters are a talented bunch, and today’s Guest Blogger is no different. Nicole L. Czarnomski is the author of How Cancer Cured My Broken Soul and freelance writer in Rochester, Minnesota. She is also a Guide … Continue reading →
Read MoreNurturing Spirituality Through Writing (by Dana, Guest Blogger)
There are many ways to cultivate your own personal spirituality: through yoga, meditation, prayer, and/or journaling (to name a few). In today’s blog, Dana* (a Firefly Guide) shares how her practice of journaling helped her connect and develop her spiritual … Continue reading →
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