Breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment impact both patients and their partners. Unfortunately, the latter are often overlooked in this process, despite the fact that…
The Sisterhood of Support recently reunited for their first in-person meeting in over three and a half years. This special event not only marked a…
We are delighted to announce a new initiative as part of the Patient Empowerment Program. Our patients and their partners remain connected to our practice…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here and I know many people within the breast cancer community are excited to feel the sense of unity that…
Breast reconstruction is an emotional journey. I often describe it as a series of waves. They are unpredictable forces of nature. They come in different…
Acute crises and the burdens of illness and major life changes all impact our behavior in ways that can temporarily or permanently alter who we…
When you first experience a cancer diagnosis--or any type of trauma--it can feel as though you have been hit by a stun gun. You move…
April is Stress Awareness Month, and while we should pay attention to our stress levels regularly, it can be helpful to have a reminder. It…
One topic that surfaces at almost every Sisterhood of Support (SOS) group is how friends respond after one has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Our…
When I first began to develop the Patient Empowerment Program (PEP) that now stands as a cornerstone to our practice, I knew it needed to…