#ScarsOfStrength – Savannah’s Story

General, Patient Resources

#ScarsOfStrength – Savannah’s Story Starting today we will do our #ScarsOfStrength stories daily. Each post will be written in the patient’s own words. Please read and share each story. My story started with a lump in my armpit that was painful in October...

Dealing With Holiday Stress With IBC

General, Guest Blog

Dealing With Holiday Stress and IBC Guest Blog by Martha Van Dam Holidays can be times of excitement and happiness, but they can also be times of extra stress and pressure, especially when dealing with cancer or recovering from cancer. Please take care of yourself...

Interview with Terry Arnold, Founder of The IBC Network Foundation

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Interview with Terry Arnold, Founder of The IBC Network Foundation How did the IBC Network Foundation come to be? I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer in 2007. I was actually misdiagnosed for four months, and am very fortunate to be alive at all. After I...

When Your Spouse Shuts Down

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When Your Spouse Shuts Down A cancer diagnosis can change many of the patient’s relationships. Their parents, children, friends and colleaguess are all affected. For patients with a spouse, that is, of course, the relationship most affected. Many couples say they feel...

Pelvic Floor Issues

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Pelvic Floor Issues In last week’s article we spoke with many women about their difficulties navigating their sex lives while undergoing cancer treatments. This week we wanted to share what we learned about what options women have when sex is difficult, painful,...