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Nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing up-to-date breast cancer information and free support resources for people impacted by breast cancer.

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Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · Mar 23

“As both a breast cancer doctor and survivor, I know our mission is critical.“— Dr. Marisa Weiss, Breastcancer.org Founder + Chief Medical Off.

For 25 years, Breastcancer.org has been a trusted resource, providing information, support, and guidance to all people facing #breastcancer. bit.ly/4h5Gc93

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 13m

Life before age 45 looks different when you have #breastcancer—let’s talk about all the things you need to know, from fertility, parenting, career, and survivorship.

Save your spot to join our free webinar on Oct. 21 at 4:30 PM ET and get a free recording when you sign up now 🔗bit.ly/464nrR1

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 17h

How is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth making you feel this year? 🫶

Counselor Kelly Grosklags helps Melissa Jenkins moderate a special Virtual Community Meetup on what it’s like to go through October if you have a breast cancer diagnosis. https://bit.ly/3ISShn0

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BreastCancer

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 21h

New research in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows mindfulness and moving meditation (like tai chi/qigong or yoga) can boost mood and strength in people with cancer who are feeling distressed. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/BC-Teammate

#BreastCancer #BresatcancerAwarenessMonth #WorldMentalHealthDay

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 22h

PTSD is a possible mental health concern following a breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more about the symptoms and how to seek support. https://t.co/zdZHKx8yu6

#PTSDAwarenessDay #PTSD #breastcancer #Breastcancersurvivor #breastcancerawarenessmonth

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 23h

Were you ghosted by friends or family after your breast cancer diagnosis?

It’s more common than you think, and it can deeply affect your mental health. In this podcast, we talk about why it happens and how to cope. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3YTQ3si

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BreastCancer

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 1d

Make your movement count this #WorldMentalHealthDay! Exercise can be a great way to release stress and improve your mental well-being.

Join the Move Your Way Challenge today: bit.ly/3IOxJf8

#BreastCancerAwareness #Exercise #WorldMentalHealthDay #BreastCancer #BreastCancerSupport

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 1d

Exercise can be a surprisingly effective way to reduce anxiety, and research supports its benefits.

If you are feeling stressed or anxious, try these exercises to help you feel calmer. 🏋️ bit.ly/BC-Teammate

#breastcancer #exercise #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancerwarrior #WorldMentalHealthDay

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 1d

This type of talk therapy can help reduce common symptoms of breast cancer and treatment, including fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety. bit.ly/3C6vcd7

#BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerSupport #MentalHealth #BreastCancerSurvivor

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 2d

Anxiety can manifest in many different ways, including physical symptoms like a racing heartbeat or difficulty breathing.

Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety to better understand how it may be affecting you. 🔗bit.ly/3C2rTQm

#MIAW #BreastCancer #Anxiety #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 2d

More young people are being diagnosed with breast cancer, and scientists are racing to understand why.

Here are four factors experts believe may be shaping this troubling trend: bit.ly/3VXbpmO

#breastcancer #breastcancerawarenessmonth #breastcancerresearch #youngbreastcancer

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 3d

Finding affordable #healthinsurance after a #breastcancer diagnosis can be challenging — and new policy changes may make it even harder.

Here’s what you need to know about protecting your coverage and where to turn for help: https://bit.ly/4nMmyTM

#OpenEnrollment #BreastCancerWarrior

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 4d

Researchers have identified structural differences between benign and malignant breast calcifications — a finding that could refine diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary biopsies. Learn more: bit.ly/3IOkqvu

#BreastCancer #Mammogram #BreastCancerScreening

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 5d

At 25, medical assistant Chelsea Vangrol went for a baseline mammogram after learning she carried a #BRIP1 mutation. What started as a precaution led to a DCIS diagnosis. She’s sharing her story to remind others diagnosed young that they’re not alone. 🫶 bit.ly/42T5hzw

#breastcancer

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 7d

Breast cancer is on the rise among young people, & new resources are needed to address their unique needs and experiences. 🫶

In our Special Series: #YoungWithBreastCancer, we share expert guidance, personal stories, & support resources for those diagnosed before 45. 🔗bit.ly/YoungWithBreastCancer

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 9d

Watch the #TODAYShow this morning at 9:00 am ET to see Breastcancer.org founder, Dr. Marisa Weiss, discuss how #breastcancer care is evolving—including advancements in personalized treatments, genetic testing, and the role of healthy lifestyle choices in prevention and survivorship. #BCAM

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 9d

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, help us empower people affected by breast cancer with knowledge and support. All donations to Breastcancer.org will be matched up to $50K during October, doubling the impact of your gift. 💝 To give today, visit https://bit.ly/4nwQAL7

#Nonprofit #BreastCancer

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 10d

When you step up and move your way, you help power education, hope, and life-changing resources for people facing breast cancer.

Learn how your next move can make a big difference this October when you join our Move Your Way Challenge. https://bit.ly/4o1omrG 👟🚲💃

#MoveYourWay #MoveYourWayChallenge

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 13d

📣NEW PODCAST EPISODE: LISTEN NOW 🎧 https://bit.ly/42BsEOj

Triple-negative breast cancer may come back as hormone receptor-positive disease about a third of the time, study finds.

#BreastCancer #BreastCancerResearch #TNBC #Thriver #BreastCancerSupport #BreastCancerSurvivor

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 23d

If you feel up to it, having sex while receiving chemotherapy is usually fine—just consider taking these few precautions: https://bit.ly/3cWQAyR

#breastcancer #intimacyaftercancer #breastcancersurvivor #SexualHealthAwarenessMonth

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 26d

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Tiana Mangakahia from metastatic #breastcancer. We hold her family, friends, teammates, and the global basketball community in our hearts. May her light, strength, and legacy continue to inspire. 💜 🫶 🏀 😭

#MetastaticBreastCancer #YoungBreastCancer

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 26d

Breast cancer doesn’t just impact your health; it can affect your family, your plans, your career, and what you pictured for your future.

Join us for a candid conversation with experts and advocates about what it’s like to be diagnosed earlier in life. Register 🔗 https://bit.ly/464nrR1

#BCAM25

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · 28d

For the first time, a non-hormonal medicine has been shown to reduce the number of hot flashes in women with a history of breast cancer who are on hormonal therapy. 💊 https://bit.ly/4pqHUaz

#BreastCancerSurvivor #Menopause #BreastCancer #HotFlashes #BreastCancerResearch #Tamoxifen #Elinzanetant

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

Learn more about the different types of breast surgery and reconstruction procedures here: bit.ly/41Ke7iM

#BreastReconstruction #BreastCancerSurgery
#BreastCancerSurvivor #PlasticSurgery #BreastCancerWarrior #Mastectomy

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

That's why it's critical to work with an oncologic or general breast surgeon who is highly skilled in protecting the delicate nerves just beneath the skin while still safely removing all necessary tissue.

Breastcancer.org @breastcancerorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

Dr. Sarosh Zafar, MD, dual board-certified plastic surgeon with the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, explains that sensation changes occur during the mastectomy itself, when breast tissue is removed.