Heart disease can directly affect, and be affected by, a history of breast cancer.

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993, my greatest fear wasn’t chemotherapy or surgery—it was not living long enough to raise our 14-year-old daughter. At just 45 years old, my world tilted. I suddenly felt separated from my healthy friends, who could plan decades into the future, while mine seemed uncertain and fragile. And I’ll admit it: I was angry. I had done everything “right.” I ate well, exercised regularly, never smoked, rarely drank alcohol, performed month

I was happy to write a bit about my breast cancer journey, but I wasn’t sure what to include since it’s been a very long journey. So, I...

A survivor’s story by Ann Whittemore When I was asked to write a survivor’s story I was honored, however I didn’t realize the feelings...

By Emma Peterson, Chaplain, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – Covenant Hospital When you’re caring for a loved one battling cancer, you...

Life throws us many curves and my life has not been any different. I am a breast cancer survivor. My breast cancer journey began with...

The following article contains excerpts from the March 28, 2016, Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier article, “Igniting a conversation and...