By: Jennifer Bringle From: bezzybc.com Hair loss, dry skin, and damaged nails are common side effects of chemo and can be difficult to manage. Making a few changes to my beauty routine helped me feel better and gave me a much-needed sense of control. When I received the news I’d been diagnosed with breast cancer and would undergo a regimen …
How to Practice Self-Care During Chemotherapy
By: Monica Haro From: bezzybc.com Create boundaries and be specific People want to help, visit, and know your medical details. Support is a good thing, but it overwhelmed me. I experienced a learning curve, creating boundaries and vocalizing what I needed. I felt trapped in exhausting conversations about my medical details and unwanted advice. I realized I didn’t have to …
Menopause, Breast Cancer, and Hormone Replacement Therapy: What to Know
By: Beth Ann Mayer From: bezzybc.com Traditionally, hormone replacement therapy has not been recommended to people who have had breast cancer, though research is evolving. Common menopausal symptoms can also be managed in other ways. However it happens, menopause is a fact of life for most people born with a uterus. In conversations about menopause, you’ll likely hear discussion of …
Cancer isn’t Caused by What You Eat — Or Don’t Eat
From: bezzybc.com There’s plenty of noise out there about what to eat to prevent or ‘cure’ cancer. But what does the science actually say? It’s not as fraught as some people suggest. Not long after I received my breast cancer diagnosis, a well-meaning relative reached out to me on social media with advice. She suggested I mostly eat fruits and …