Weekly Round-Up

Welcome to another week of writing.

This week, Becky is rediscovering a sense of joy.

In her latest post, Carolyn discusses several studies highlighting the impact of gender differences in medicine in the treatment of female patients, indicating better outcomes for female patients treated by female physicians.

Terri receives many inquiries from confused patients regarding the starting point for breast reconstruction. In response, she has written a helpful post this week, compiling a range of resources to aid newly diagnosed individuals or those contemplating reconstruction, aiming to provide clarity and guidance in their journey.

Rapid autopsy/tissue donation programs expedite MBC research, but discussing this with patients may feel difficult. Advocates and Dr. Steffi Oesterreich discuss this topic in the latest Our MBC Life podcast.

Abigail reshares a post she wrote for AdvancedBreastCancer.net on the key terms every metastatic breast cancer patient should know.

Barbara shares her thoughts about acceptance through the eyes of a breast cancer survivor.

A post on the SBC blog on why a second opinion matters for breast cancer.

A delightful post by Connie celebrating friendship and life’s adventures.

Jennifer writes about how to create a sustainable practice of exercising after breast cancer.

Prompted by a celebrity diagnosis of breast cancer, Martha looks at tools that could help her own children.

Finally this week, Beth reflects on how making mistakes is a fundamental part of being human and how finding the strength to forgive can be the real challenge. Complement Beth’s post with Lisa‘s on embracing softness and surrender.

Until next week,

May you be extra kind and forgiving towards yourselves

Yours with much love always

Marie xxx