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It's challenging to accept the physical limitations one may experience post-cancer, but changes to the body can pose real physical constraints.

The scars breast cancer leaves on our bodies tell a story. What will yours say?

Many breast cancer survivors choose to adorn their chests with beautiful designs in an effort to camouflage unsightly scars. Could this practice be dangerous to their health? Read one survivor's viewpoint.

Cancer isn't only a horrible disease, she's a great teacher. Here are some of the lessons she's taught me along my journey.

A recurrence is always a possibility for any victim of cancer, but should survivors expect a recurrence? If so, how can they prepare for that possibility?

The after effects of breast cancer can leave survivors wondering how much more medical trauma they can take. The daily struggle presents challenges for many survivors. This is one survivor's story.

Fat cells can harbor extra estrogen. With this in mind, doesn't it make sense for women affected by estrogen-fed cancer to become conscious of their weight?

Most Americans have insurance. We find comfort in knowing our future is secure in the event of a health crisis. But how do we know how much insurance is enough? Is it wise to take our specialized policies?

The new year impacts breast cancer survivors in a vastly different ways than it does most people. Our resolutions, especially health-related resolutions, can be detrimental to our health if we don't keep them. This survivor shares her own chagrin at failing to keep some promises.

After breast cancer surgery and lymph node removal, I developed lymphedema, a painful, lifelong condition. This medical problem is often misunderstood but is it my place to help bring awareness? One survivor speaks out.

A very light hearted look at a serious problem.

Setting resolutions for the New Year is a common practice but one breast cancer survivor has a different perspective on how hers should look for 2018.

Could the cure for cancer be found in nature? The quest for a cure is the hope of every person touched by cancer. Perhaps the future cure will be found in a familiar Christmas plant.

Learning to accept the physical changes breast cancer creates is often difficult, but doable. It takes time to learn to embrace change but doing so is beneficial to well being.

Taking time to show gratitude for compassionate care is important. It can be done any time of year but the holiday season offers a perfect opportunity.

Silicone doesn't last forever. After a few years of constant wear, a prosthesis breaks down and is no longer functional. Some women become very attached to their replacement breasts and find it difficult to say goodbye. This is one survivor's light hearted look at what to do with worn out breast forms.

Practicing gratitude is an art. But how do we learn to give thanks for the difficult things, like breast cancer? One survivor shares her experience.

Explaining breast cancer to a young child can be difficult. Often, they have questions we would never imagine. This cancer survivor shares her story in hopes that more conversations with children will ensue.

The fear of recurrence is real, but taking a lighthearted look at it sometimes helps lessen the fear.

A survivor remembers as a pottery class sparks memories of her experiences with breast cancer.

Breast cancer always leaves scars. Some are visible and some are not. Today, I'd like to focus on the visible scars.

Post-traumatic stress affects more than just the person with breast cancer. It affects entire families and often, spouses suffer in silence.

Pretending to have breasts when you don't isn't healthy. Learn how one survivor compares her life to a famous actress.

Practicing the art of mindfulness can be beneficial to health and healing during breast cancer.

Just as the seasons come and go, so do life changes after breast cancer.

Living with lymphedema presents unique challenges. Here's one survivor's story.

Second guessing personal medical decisions is common in the world of breast cancer. Is it wrong to rethink some of those choices?

Living in a selfie-centered world can be challenging, especially for those touched by breast cancer.

Genomic testing is often expensive and inaccessible to those who can't afford the costs, but companies are working diligently to provide people with alternatives.

Blogging for CURE helped me find my voice and process my breast cancer experience.