Breast Said

Honest information.
Real experiences.

When you’re diagnosed, everyone tells you to “stay positive”.

What you actually need are answers.

This is where I’ve collected everything I wish I’d known. Some guides explain the medical side of things. Others are simply conversations I wish someone had had with me.

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Diagnosis

Understanding your diagnosis and what comes next.

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Treatment

Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, tests and scans.

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Surgery

Surgical options, recovery and what to expect.

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Side Effects

Managing physical side effects during and after treatment

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Emotional Health

The emotional side of cancer that nobody really prepares you for.

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Movement

Gentle movement, yoga and exercise through every stage.

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Practical tips

Gentle movement, yoga and exercise through every stage.

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New here?

If you’re not sure where to begin, start with these five guides. They’ll walk you through the questions most of us have in those first few weeks after diagnosis.

Start with these 5 guides

  • I Found a Lump. Now What?
  • Understanding HER2-positive Breast Cancer
  • What to Expect During Chemotherapy
  • Preparing for Surgery
  • 10 Things That Helped Me Most

Featured Guides

Diagnosis

I found a lump, now what?

Your first few days explained

treatment

What nobody tells you about chemotherapy

Thre real stuff. The hard stuff. The stuff that helps

treatment

What to pack in your chemo bag

Packing for chemo day is like packing for a mini vacation

emotional health

Everyone says “stay positive”

What i actually felt

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