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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Sally Wolf
Metastatic Breast Cancer 101
What to know from someone who's been there and is thriving.
By Sally Wolf
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Toyree Davis
5 Self-Advocacy Tips for Navigating Metastatic Breast Cancer
By Toyree Davis
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Any Phase

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Stage x BCRF: Crushing Cancer Together
A look at four exciting scientific breakthroughs made possible by research
By Erin Hazelton
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Surgery

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
3 Steps to Visibly Improve Your Scars
A Q&A with the Founders of ESTAS Beauty
By Virginia Carnesale
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Any Phase

 |  By Melissa Berry, Cancer Fashionista
Reclaiming Confidence and Sexuality During Cancer Treatment and Beyond
An essay on empowered intimacy with Cancer Fashionista
By Melissa Berry, Cancer Fashionista
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Any Phase

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Melanoma and Breast Cancer: Know Your Risks
An Interview with Dr. Anthony Rossi, MD, FAAD, FACMS
By Erin Hazelton
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Surgery

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Bras After Breast Cancer: Real Bras for Real Women
A Q&A with Keira Kotler, Founder and CEO of Everviolet
By Erin Hazelton
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Surgery

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
Lymphedema 101
An overview of lymphedema, self-care and support in breast cancer.
By Virginia Carnesale
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
What To Know About Tamoxifen & Breast Cancer
10 common side effects and remedies
By Virginia Carnesale
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Any Phase

 |  By Paige Herman-Axel
Breast Cancer Diet Basics
A quick-start guide to diet dos and don'ts for every stage of breast cancer treatment
By Paige Herman-Axel
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Any Phase

 |  By Jolene Hart
Clean Beauty 101: What You Need to Know to Update your Routine
What You Need to Know to Update your Routine
By Jolene Hart
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Surgery

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
NEAT Method Home Organization Hacks to Aid in Your Recovery
Simple expert tips for organizing your kitchen and closet
By Virginia Carnesale
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Paige Herman-Axel
How Style, Comfort and Calm Surroundings Help During Cancer Treatment
Ann Caruso shares her top tips for cancer patients and their supporters.
By Paige Herman-Axel
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Post Treatment

 |  By Paige Herman-Axel
Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
An Interview with Bobbie Breastie, Jessica DiLorenzo
By Paige Herman-Axel
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Post Treatment

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Surviving Breast Cancer and Becoming a Mom
An Interview with Bobbie Breastie, Emily Rich
By Erin Hazelton
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Paige Herman-Axel
Wig Tips: Must Know Info for Buying and Wearing a Wig
Hair maestro Martino Cartier shares his advice for looking natural and feeling confident when wearing a wig.
By Paige Herman-Axel
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Radiation

 |  By Paige Herman-Axel
Radiation Skincare Products: How Complex Creatures is Changing the Breast-Care Game
A lesson in self care, plus the ABCs of breast massage from the founders of Complex Creatures.
By Paige Herman-Axel
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Surgery

 |  By Holly Sidel
DIEP Flap Reconstruction
Just What the Heck is It?
By Holly Sidel
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Any Phase

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
Early Breast Cancer Detection with SonoCiné
A Q&A with founder Jasmine Khorsandi, founder of SonoBreasts
By Virginia Carnesale
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Surgery

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
Bra Brilliance: Building Confidence through Color & Style
A Q&A with Cosabella Founder Valeria Campello
By Virginia Carnesale
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Surgery

 |  By Holly Sidell
Keeping Your Nipples with a Mastectomy
Nipple Sparing and Nipple Delay Surgeries
By Holly Sidell
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Surgery

 |  By Holly Sidell
Nipple Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Yes, it’s a thing!
By Holly Sidell
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Surgery

 |  By Holly Sidell
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Implants and Tissue Expanders
By Holly Sidell
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Surgery

 |  By Holly Sidell
Breast Reconstruction: Implants - Under vs. Over the Muscle
By Holly Sidell
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Hair Regrowth After Chemo
An Interview with Sonya Keshwani, founder of StyleEsteem Wardrobe
By Erin Hazelton
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Any Phase

 |  By Samantha Watson
Avoiding Financial Toxicity During Cancer
What It Is, Useful Tips, And How The Samfund Can Help
By Samantha Watson
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Surgery

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Bra Solutions: Built-In Support That’s Comfortable, Easy, and Sustainable
A Q&A with Libby Haan, Founder & CEO of Who Shirt Company
By Erin Hazelton
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Lashes and Eyebrows and How They Left Me
By Erin Hazelton
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Erin Hazelton
How To Fake Dewy Skin During Chemo
By Erin Hazelton
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Exercising During Chemo: Just Do It
By Erin Hazelton
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Erin Hazelton
What is Acupuncture and How Does it Work?
Acupuncture can help lessen the side effects of Chemotherapy. Skeptical? Read this…
By Erin Hazelton
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Erin Hazelton
How to Support Someone Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
By Erin Hazelton
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Holly Sidell
Cold Capping: Is it Right for You?
The process, side effects, and maintenance of cold capping.
By Holly Sidell
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Holly Sidell
Cold Capping 101
How cold capping can preserve your hair during chemo.
By Holly Sidell
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Surgery

 |  By Fleure Presner
Surgery Tips from Model and Stage Ambassador, Fleure Presner
By Fleure Presner
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Surgery

 |  By Erin Hazelton
The Hidden Side to Surgery
Aly Rae Wants to Share What She Wished Someone Had Told Her…
By Erin Hazelton
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Fertility Preservation… When You are BRCA2 Positive
A Q&A with Model and Stage Ambassador, Alissa Jo
By Erin Hazelton
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
Chemotherapy 101: What to Expect and Preparing for Your First Treatment
What to expect and preparing for your first treatment
By Virginia Carnesale
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Surgery

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
Preparing for A Mastectomy: Our Surgery Edit
By Virginia Carnesale
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
For the Newly Diagnosed, Here's What to Expect
Plus, Coping Strategies to Help You Prepare for Treatment
By Virginia Carnesale
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Virginia Carnesale
6 Pro Tips for Your Early Doctor's Appointments
By Virginia Carnesale
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Any Phase

 |  By Sarah Murphy
The Benefits Of Integrative Therapies When You Have Cancer
Helpful Options and Tips for Getting Started
By Sarah Murphy
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Any Phase

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Cancer-Fighting Foods to Work Into Your Diet
Plus, a Delicious Smothered Kale and Maitake Mushrooms Recipe
By Erin Hazelton
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Holly Sidell
Decoding Your Diagnosis - Hormone And HER2 Status
By Holly Sidell
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Holly Sidell
Decoding Your Diagnosis - Breast Cancer Types
By Holly Sidell
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Post Treatment

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Life After Cancer: A Post-Treatment Pick-Me-Up
By Erin Hazelton
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Holly Sidell
Decoding Your Diagnosis - Grade and Stage
By Holly Sidell
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Chemotherapy

 |  By Holly Sidell
Ports 101: Everything You Need to Know
By Holly Sidell
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Erin Hazelton
How to Tell Your Kids You Have Cancer
As if a cancer diagnosis isn’t devastating enough, now you have to explain cancer to your kids…
By Erin Hazelton
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Any Phase

 |  By Erin Hazelton
The Five Stages of Grief
And The Rollercoaster We Ride
By Erin Hazelton
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Post Treatment

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Will I Ever Feel Sexy Again?
Cancer takes a toll… mind, body and soul.
By Erin Hazelton
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Holly Sidell
What to Expect When You Have Breast Cancer And A BRCA Gene Mutation
By Holly Sidell
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Holly Sidell
Got the BRCA Gene Mutation? You’ve Got Options.
By Holly Sidell
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Holly Sidell
Breaking Down BRCA: What is the BRCA gene mutation and why does it matter?
By Holly Sidell
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Radiation

 |  By Erin Hazelton
Five Tips to Help Maintain Your Skin Through Radiation
By Erin Hazelton
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Newly Diagnosed

 |  By Amanda Rice
The Chick Mission on Fertility Preservation
By Amanda Rice
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