Bonnie Annis

Accepting feelings of guilt is not only normal, but it's a part of life.

Fatigue affects many people, but cancer related fatigue is a very different malady.

Becoming comfortable and complacent in the world of breast cancer is an easy thing to do, and learning to thrive can be a challenge.

The words of doctors weigh heavily on our minds, especially when those words are in regard to our health.

Feelings of depression can be overwhelming during the holiday season, but there is help.

Breastless women face clothing challenges on a daily basis, but there is hope.

After months and months of fighting to have the medical equipment prescribed by my oncologist, my persistence paid off.

Breast cancer often forges unlikely friendships via internet connections.

When a family member is diagnosed with breast cancer, all members of the family suffer in some way. The effects aren't always visible.

One woman's experience with her oncologist when the time came around for a mammogram.

Holidays can be challenging, but here are a few helpful tips to surviving well.

Breast cancer patients with weakened immune systems need to be protected, especially during flu season.

Breast cancer is filled with surprises and unexpected challenges.

Vitamin D plays an important role in helping fight breast cancer.

Healing from breast cancer is difficult, but sometimes the changes are worthwhile.

Not all breast cancer survivors support this social media campaign.

Surgical choices are difficult, but being informed helps make them easier.

Cancer causes changes, but it doesn't change identity.

Art therapy provides a creative outlet for many breast cancer patients and helps them cope with stress.

Does the fear of recurrence ever truly end for a breast cancer survivor and how do we negate its power over us?

Vertical motion helps stimulate the lymphatic system aiding in the disbursement of lymphatic fluid.

Learning to navigate breast cancer is easier with someone by your side.

The month of October has been chosen as the symbolic month for breast cancer awareness, but that doesn't mean all cancer survivors embrace it.

Focusing on recurrence after a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.

Making our own decisions is empowering after facing the trauma of breast cancer.

One survivor's personal experiment in finding relief from lymphedema.

Post traumatic stress disorder can occur in women who've experienced the trauma of breast cancer.

Challenging the insurance company for medical equipment is often frustrating, but persistence pays off.

Knowing the possible risks for breast cancer is important, and some of them are within our control.

Losing breasts is often difficult for women to accept.