“We saw, perhaps for the first time, who we really were, or had now become…” Read Suzanne’s breast cancer story on the SBC blog!

Cancer changes more than just your body. Learn how cancer trauma can impact your life, and how to heal and move forward.

Discover how brainspotting and tapping can be powerful tools, supporting your breast cancer recovery.

Understanding these holistic approaches, their benefits, and their integration with conventional treatments can be valuable for individuals.

Breast cancer isn’t just a physical condition. For many, it’s an emotional and psychological experience that can profoundly affect your...

By Laura Carfang Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience that is followed by an array of emotions and...

I know breast cancer can be an incredibly overwhelming and emotional experience. I'm preaching to the choir. It is common to feel scared,...

Introduction Mindfulness tapping, or emotional freedom technique (EFT), is a type of mindfulness meditation that uses your fingertips to...

#FeatureFriday According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with an estimated 2.1...

By Kristen Carter It’s so easy when we have breast cancer and when we experience awful side effects to think of ourselves as victims of...

#FeatureFriday Have you ever felt preemptively depressed or anxious about something that hasn’t yet happened? Specifically, in regards to...

By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, I'm really struggling with intense sadness and loss since I had to say goodbye to my emotional support...

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and dealing with the subsequent treatments and issues is challenging. The news can ignite many...

By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, Do you have any suggestions for dealing with moodiness? Between the stress of having breast cancer and...

A breast cancer diagnosis can send you into a tailspin. The official pronouncement can stir emotions whether you’re newly diagnosed, face...

By Alexis Puthussery What is a caregiver? The American Cancer Society defines caregiver as “the person who most often helps the patient...

By Kristen Carter Dear Kristen, As someone living with MBC, it's hard not to go down rabbit holes, especially as we are seeing a lot of...

I am trying to reduce the stress and anxiety when I hear I have to see another specialist or have more testing completed

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Most people are aware that some form of movement is beneficial. Whether exercising your muscles or your brain, moving every day can...

#FeatureFriday This year continues to fly by, and it’s hard to believe that, for those of us in the US, Thanksgiving is already upon us!...

Most people are familiar with the devastating physical effects of cancer. It's rare to find someone whose life hasn't been affected by it...

By Robin K. Woodruff I was diagnosed with Stage IIa Invasive Lobular breast cancer in 2018. I already had pre-existing mental illness:...

By Ilene Kaminsky (Read part 1 here.) “The more you hide your feelings, the more they show. The more you deny your feelings, the more...

By Ilene Kaminsky Something is missing. Where’s the deep emotional fallout that makes us wobble as we try our best to balance on that one...

#FeatureFriday To be frank, and at the risk of being cliché, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the best of times and the worst of times....

#FeatureFriday As we reach the end of May, which marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it feels as appropriate a time as any to discuss...

The short answer is yes. What Is Toxic Positivity? The Psychology Group defines toxic positivity as “the excessive and ineffective...

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#FeatureFriday Writing can serve as a therapeutic and creative outlet. More specifically, journaling offers opportunities for expression...