Tag: Newly Diagnosed
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Essential supplies for your mastectomy
Whether the one facing this body-altering surgery is you, or someone close to you, mastectomies can be a scary and emotional procedure to think about. One way to calm the nerves is to focus on the practical ways you can be prepared for it.
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How to pick a chemo bag and what to put in it
Here are the top 10 essentials to keep within reach of your infusion chair.
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The best skincare products to use during and after chemo
Where skincare and makeup are concerned, I have always been a minimalist. I want to look my best of course, but I’m also not one to waste a lot of time or money.
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Where are the “good” breast cancer charities?
There are four organizations that I have gotten to know this year (so far), and they have captured my attention for all the right reasons.
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Pink: Little color. Big emotions.
Love it or loathe it, pink is forever linked to breast cancer awareness.
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Hoard these like they’re going outta style
Ever contemplated why we have nose hairs? Me neither, at least not until I lost all hair everywhere.
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If you decide to bring food, please do these two things first.
These are the absolute must-dos before you bring a meal or have one delivered.
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Best anti-nausea tips
Stave off nausea with ginger chew candy, lime-infused lemonade, and comforting Earl Grey tea. And if you have to take Zofran, opt for this version, not that one!
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Ways to care for a friend going through cancer treatment
There are lots of ways to show support to a friend affected by cancer. Your time and your talents have the power to help heal!
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Things not to say to someone dealing with cancer
These are the things not to say to someone who is fighting cancer. When my husband and I heard them, it usually had the opposite of the intended effect.