Finding Hope in the Kindness of Others
When I was in active treatment for breast cancer, I had to go to the cancer center every three weeks for 14 months.
Over time, I started to recognize the same faces, and while I never wanted to be there, those people made each appointment so much easier.
Rising Rates of Breast Cancer in Women Under 45
Did you know that breast cancer rates among women under 45 increased by about 1% every year in the U.S. from 2012–2022?
And they’re still trending upward today.
How to Help a Friend After a Cancer Diagnosis
“My friend was just diagnosed with cancer. How can I help, or what can I send them?”
That’s the question I get asked most often, and it comes straight from the heart of true caregivers.
Now, as a breast cancer survivor, I’m quick to share the things that made the biggest difference.
Grateful for the Caregivers Who Lifted Me Up
November is National Family Caregivers Month and National Gratitude Month—two things that go hand in hand. 🫶
I am so grateful for all the love, help, and support I received while battling breast cancer, especially from my family.
Beyond October: Make Breast Awareness a Year-Round Habit
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but I like to think of it as a reminder for breast awareness… something that should be a year-round habit.
In the United States, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Halloween Humor: Turning My Post-Chemo Hair into Some Killer 80s Looks
When your hair grows back after chemo it’s exciting… and weird.
The texture is usually different than it was before chemo, and it can grow at different rates. The hair on the top half of my head has been growing more slowly, causing what many call a post-chemo mullet.
A Mentor for the Moment: Shining a Light for Others
Every person has something unique—a trait, a perspective, or a strength—that makes them shine. It’s what sets us apart, but also what draws others toward us.
Some might call it a strength. Others might call it a superpower.
Resources to Thrive with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Every year on October 13, we pause to raise awareness for those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), or stage IV breast cancer.
MBC occurs when cancer spreads beyond the breast to other parts of the body…
Cancer Ghosting: The Kind of Haunting No One Warns You About
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I learned something few people talk about: sometimes, the ones you expect to show up, don’t.
I thought my friends would be my lifeline. Instead, some of them disappeared.
Their silence was louder than any words.
Anything is Possible With Support
Misty Copeland, a trailblazing ballerina who overcame many struggles and defied odds, reminds us that even the impossible becomes possible with the right support.
Pennsylvania: Leading the Fight Against Breast Cancer
My home state of Pennsylvania is doing AMAZING things to lead the way in the fight against breast cancer… 🎀🥊
My Reconstruction Choice and The Confidence It Gave Me
Today is Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day.
This global movement, now observed in 30+ countries, is dedicated to making sure every breast cancer warrior, previvor, and survivor knows their reconstruction options.
Why It’s Important to Follow Your North Star
Every person has their "why” … their North Star that guides them toward what matters most.
I often talk about the importance of continuing to move forward, each step bringing you closer to the rainbow after the storm.
But your North Star is what keeps you motivated, especially when the path feels uncertain.
Unite for HER Proudly Provides Free Resources and Services
From 2024-2025, Unite for HER served 10,628 breast and ovarian cancer members, providing them with over $21 million in services!
Check out Unite for HER for guidance, tools, and helpful resources.
How I Found Gratitude in a Second Surgery
One year ago today, I had my second breast-cancer-related surgery: a reconstruction revision.
While no surgery is easy, I went into this one more prepared and optimistic than my first.
4 Steps to Reaching Milestones
Over the weekend, I celebrated 2 years cancer-free! 🎉
Something I could barely imagine accomplishing when I was diagnosed with aggressive stage 2 breast cancer at 39.
I didn’t just get here by chance, or on my own.
National Hereditary Cancer Week: Supporting Cancer Previvors
Those living with a gene mutation but without cancer are called PREVIVORS—a “survivor of a predisposition to cancer.”
The good news is that previvors have medical options to manage their cancer risks.
Why I Fell in Love With My Wig During Chemo
Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins today—a month focused on support, solidarity, and action for a future where women no longer have to fear the big C.
October 1 is also “National Hair Day;” an ironic pairing, since so many breast cancer patients lose their hair during treatment.
Applying My UX Mindset to Life’s Hardest Challenge
When we face a new assignment, project, or health challenge, it’s easy to doubt ourselves.
I found I had the same questions when I started breast cancer treatment that I ask myself at the beginning of every UX design project I work on…
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 🎗️
This month, nearly 1,200 families in the U.S. will be told the words no parent ever wants to hear: “your child has cancer.”
Around the world, the crisis is even greater.