The Dividing Line That is October

The Dividing Line That is October

October, a month traditionally dedicated to breast cancer awareness, often feels like a sea of pink, symbolizing solidarity and hope. However, within the breast cancer community itself, this pink wave can be polarizing. While the goal was to bring awareness, the...
The Breast Cancer You’ve Never Heard Of

The Breast Cancer You’ve Never Heard Of

Cross Creek West Guest blog If you’re lucky enough to have never been diagnosed or have a loved one diagnosed with breast cancer, you may not know there are more than 20 different kinds. One of the rarest and most aggressive is Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)....
Vienna’s Story of Hope

Vienna’s Story of Hope

Age Diagnosed With IBC: 34 Year of Diagnosis: 2022 Current Status: NED Brief Story: In July 2022, I discovered a lump that seemed like it came out of nowhere. I scheduled a routine checkup with my ob/gyn in a couple weeks not thinking it would be anything serious. By...
Shareen’s Story of Hope

Shareen’s Story of Hope

At the age of 42, in 2023, Shareen received the life-altering diagnosis of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC), here is her story: Four weeks into a new job, I’d been having pains in my breast which I put down to perimenopause symptoms. After my right breast began...
Pamela’s Story of Hope

Pamela’s Story of Hope

Guest blog by Pamela Collins My name is Pamela Collins. I live outside Springfield, Missouri, in a rural area close to a major city. In 2013, I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I am sharing my story of hope. I was 53 years old at diagnosis, in good...
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