Intimacy after Breast Cancer: Reflections from the Firefly Dialogues Imagine this: it’s cold (winter in Minnesota), its early (6am), it’s dark, and the alarm is beeping. You’d rather burrow into your blanketed cocoon of warmth than go to the gym … Continue reading →
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Fourth in a series, breast cancer stories: Peggy Werness
Peggy Werness is someone who knows the power of support. As the daughter of a breast cancer survivor and the parent of a daughter with special needs, she learned well before her own breast cancer diagnosis in May, 2015, both … Continue reading →
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Authentic Stories from Real Women At Firefly Sisterhood, we know how important it is to share honest stories. We are committed to telling the stories of the people we serve, both our Guides and women who are recently diagnosed with … Continue reading →
Read MoreBreast Cancer and Intimacy
A Preview of Upcoming Firefly Dialogues on Intimacy Questions and issues related to intimacy after a breast cancer diagnosis can feel daunting and downright embarrassing. As with many aspects of the cancer experience, women often wonder if they are alone … Continue reading →
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Intimacy and Breast Cancer: What Now? A breast cancer diagnosis often brings significant physical, psychological, and emotional changes to a woman. It also can affect her personal relationships in myriad ways. Whether single or partnered, a woman may experience concerns … Continue reading →
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