Support and Resources - During and After Treatment

When a friend or loved one starts chemotherapy for breast cancer, you can step in to help them through the treatments and recovery. Involve your special person in planning for her own chemo support, and prioritizing the list of tasks that may come up. Becoming a chemo buddy whether in person or over long-distance gives you a role in helping fight breast cancer . Here are 10 ways to be a great ch…

Name your greatest breast cancer supporter – they might be a spouse, child, friend, coworker, doctor or nurse. As a breast cancer supporter, they stuck with you through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Tell about your greatest breast cancer supporter right here. See submissions

Write a review of breast cancer and medical apps (applications) that you've used on a smartphone, iPad, laptop computer, or another electronic device. Tell how this breast cancer app worked - or failed to work - to solve a problem or answer a question. Submit your review of breast cancer apps and medical apps here.See submissions

Use social media networks to get emotional and practical support during breast cancer treatment. Get information, updates, and quick cancer support anytime on social media. Learn more about how to use social sites for cancer help here.

Did you get a gift during or after breast cancer treatment that wasn't appropriate for you? Perhaps the gift was well-meant, but way off-target for you. Share the story of your worst gift and why you didn't appreciate it.

Gifts are wonderful – most of the time.  But sometimes we pick the wrong gift to give.  When you're choosing a gift for a breast cancer survivor, there are some things you should steer clear of.  Here's a list of five things you should not buy for your favorite surv

Big on heart but low on cash? If you have the time and creativity, you can encourage a breast cancer survivor with a handmade gift. Let's hear from crafty people out there about the gifts that you have made for breast cancer awareness and support

Sometimes the best gift is one that you make for someone. When funds are tight, but you have the time and creativity, you can encourage a breast cancer survivor with a handmade gift. So for you crafty people out there, here are 10 inexpensive breast cancer support gifts you can make.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) has been with us now for 25 years.  But the pink ribbon symbol did not come about until around 18 years ago.  Here's a little background on the pink ribbon, and how it came to symbolize the cause of breast cancer.

A breast cancer awareness bracelet is an attractive way to show your support and raise funds for the cause. Sales of breast cancer bracelets help with fund raising efforts, and generate income for research programs and patient education. Here

There are so many ways to offer support to people who are dealing with breast cancer. Volunteering is one great way to get involved and give support. What works for you?

October is breast cancer awareness month, but the fight against this disease goes on all year. Learn how you can offer support for breast cancer patients and their families all year long. Here are several opportunities for breast cancer support.

During October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can dress yourself from head to toe in items that will generate donations for research and patient support. You can even deck out your kitchen, or improve your exercise routine with pink ribbon products! Here's a great selection of items that raise awareness and raise funds at the...

Looking for some way to honor your Mom or someone who has been like a Mother to you, and also want to support research for the Cure? Here are some great places to start looking. Find a range of gifts, from a donation that honors your Mom, to a beautiful crystal bowl of candies.

This year, if you want to make a financial gift to help support breast cancer research, provide mammograms for needy women, or raise awareness through educational efforts, make the most of your tax-deductible checks by giving to some of these national non-profit organizations that spend more on support that they spend on themselves! I've...

There are many ways to support a spouse during treatment for breast cancer. Advocate, listen, cry, get help, be honest, act normal. Most importantly, be there for your spouse. During and after treatment for breast cancer, you can make a difference by giving support.

If you are in treatment for breast cancer, you might be feeling somewhat fragile or sensitive on the topic. Even during a time like this, you may get insensitive questions and remarks from friends, family, and strangers. I even got embarrassing questions from women in my support group! Having a snappy comeback prepared can help.

Treatment for breast cancer made me feel very, very sick. Fortunately, my husband stepped up to the challenge of suddenly becoming a home caregiver, while also holding down a full-time job teaching at the university. Here are his top ten ways to be supportive when your spouse is in treatment for breast cancer.

Supporting a loved one with breast cancer can be as simple as folding the laundry or cooking dinner. If you're being supportive of someone with breast cancer, learn the importance of being there.

If you shop for the Cause - finding the Cure, preventing breast cancer, benefiting patients, do your donations really help? Learn how to shop and donate wisely.

Are support groups beneficial or controversial? What are some possible benefits of a support group? There are alternative, or virtual support groups for patients, family members, and caregivers.

Learn ways to raise funds to help out a family member or friend who is dealing with breast cancer. Start a non-profit, set up a website, and get the word out.

Relay for Life 2007, Breast Cancer Fund Raising Event at Texas State University, Bobcat Stadium. The American Cancer Society sponsors Relay for Life events across the country to raise funds for cancer research, to offer support for survivors, honor those who have passed away, and to involve communities. The event was organized by students at the university, and many local businesses provided food and drink for the 68 teams that participated. $67,083.00 was raised at this event.

Breast cancer awareness is best when celebrated in groups, with survivors and supporters gathered together for the cause. Breast cancer awareness...See submissions