Thank you for visiting our Blog. We invite you to explore these articles highlighting the Breast Cancer Coalition’s programs, services, and support offerings for individuals affected by breast and gynecologic cancers. Written by staff writer and editor Helana Shumway, along with other members of our community, these entries provide valuable information, personal insights, and inspiration to help you navigate your cancer experience and connect with the resources available through the Coalition.
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What is Death Cafe Anyway
What I had incorrectly assumed would be a morbid and depressing conversation was sparked with moments of hope and laughter. Each person who shared was met with understanding and empathy. It was an honor to witness these glimpses of wisdom and hope and pain. Each life is filled with so many unique stories that deserve to be shared.
PALS Matches: How Peer Mentors and Mentees are Connected
The Coalition’s PALS (Peer Advocates Lending Support) Program is a peer mentor program connecting those newer to a diagnosis with those further along in their cancer experience.
Integrating Complementary Therapies
At the Breast Cancer Coalition, we are dedicated to serving individuals from the point of receiving a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis onward. While undergoing (or after completing) treatment, some may explore complementary therapies as an additional layer of support.
Peer Advocates Lending Support – The Power of Relationship
The PALS (Peer Advocates Lending Support) Program connects those who have recently received a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis with a mentor, or someone who has “been there.”
Palliative Care
For many, the term “palliative care” can feel overwhelming and even frightening. It is not regularly discussed in everyday life, and the unknowns associated with this type of care can be off-putting. At the Breast Cancer Coalition, we are passionate about providing educational resources surrounding topics that relate to breast and gynecologic cancer survivors.
What Support Groups Do
Merriam Webster defines a support group “…as a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another.” Some research shows that participating in a support group improves quality of life.