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 | In 2010, young women represented 30% of the total cases of breast cancer. They were young moms, career women, college students, interns, and women working on their future. They suddenly had to face a host of choices that comes with a diagnosis of breast cancer. | |
Chemo for Breast Cancer Threatens Fertility in Young Women
Cathy was just 22 when she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. To make things worse, it was a high-grade tumor and HER2 positive. With support from her mother and boyfriend, she made it through treatment. But now she wonders if she will ever have children. Read more
| Breast Cancer and Young Women's Concerns
Fertility isn't the only challenge that young women with breast cancer face. Their tumors may be more aggressive, with treatments to match. They may be pregnant at diagnosis. Some women need help with childcare, transportation, and meals. Finding the right support group may be difficult. But there are ways to overcome these obstacles.
| Relationships and Breast Cancer
I had been married to my husband for more than 20 years when I was diagnosed. We had faced bad times before, but this was different. Dealing with the loss of a breast, hair, and a gaining a new sense of vulnerability got in the way of normal life. Single women have to deal with that as well as dating and workplace issues. A diagnosis of cancer impacts all your relationships.
| Top 10 Self-Care Tips During Breast Cancer Treatment
Only you know exactly how you feel during treatment for breast cancer. The treatments affect all of you - body, mind, soul, and spirit. Taking care of all aspects of yourself, or asking for help, is important while you're fighting this disease. Here are 10 ways to take care of yourself.
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