Category Archive: Younger Women and Breast Cancer

Rise Of The Patient: A Survivor’s Perspective

by

I was thrilled to be asked to contribute to the Rise Of The Patient radio show on what cancer survivorship means to me. Previous guests have included well-known patient advocates Colleen Young, Andrew Spong,… Continue reading

What I Wish I’d Known Then…

by

Jessie Gruman of the Center for Advancing Health is running a blog series on lessons learned about the unique needs and responsibilities of those who have been diagnosed and treated for cancer.  The… Continue reading

Emma’s Story

by

I am delighted to feature Emma Willis as my guest writer today. Emma tells the story of being a young woman diagnosed with breast cancer, how she found support and friendship online, and… Continue reading

Weekly Round-Up

by

Time for this week’s round-up of the best of the blogs which I’ve read over the past week. These are the posts that have moved me, taught me something, inspired me, and which I’ve… Continue reading

Giuliana Rancic’s breast cancer diagnosis

by

I didn’t intend to write another blog post today as I settle into my first day in Malta,  but I have to say I was really shocked to read of Giuliana Rancic’s breast cancer diagnosis and felt… Continue reading

Breast cancer survival rates same for under 40s

by

YOUNG WOMEN with breast cancer have the same survival rates as women over 40, NUI Galway professor of surgery Michael Kerin has told the annual symposium of the American Society of Breast Cancer… Continue reading

Interview with founder of new social media site for those touched by cancer

by

I Had Cancer is a new social media network which launched last month and today on Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer, you can read my interview with founder Mailet Lopez . JBBC:  First of all, congratulations… Continue reading

About the Girl

by

Founded by breast cancer survivor, Amy Bath, About the Girl is an online shop specializing in lingerie and swimwear for ladies post breast cancer. “After breast cancer, a lumpectomy and mastectomy, I was… Continue reading

Guest Post: Running

by

Today’s guest post is written by Tish Kirkland, owner of Hatiheri a business which sells headwear and accessories for hair loss. Hatiheri was born out of Tish’s frustration at not being able to… Continue reading