Bonnie Annis

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.

Cancer is a great teacher of many valuable lessons.

Alternative methods of fighting cancer may be found in natural supplements.

Feeling guilty about surviving cancer is a problem many face.

A bill introduced in 2014 to help patients with lymphedema is still on the floor awaiting approval.

The scars from breast cancer surgery mar our bodies forever. Learning to accept them is a vital part of healing.

Careful skin care is important for those suffering with lymphedema.

Tips on learning to move from cancer survivor to thriver.

Breast cancer can bring the surprise of lymphedema to the unsuspecting, uniformed patient.

Summer presents many challenges for breast cancer survivors, especially those who've experienced mastectomies.

Women going through cancer treatment often don't feel beautiful on the outside, but there's hope thanks to the “Look Good Feel Better” program.

Insomnia can be a problem for many patients with breast cancer.

Lymphedema presents clothing challenges.