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How to talk to kids about cancer treatment at any age

This story originally appeared on Children’s Cancer Research Fund. When communicating with your…

What to say (and what not to say) to a family facing cancer

Two moms, both with sons affected by childhood cancer, offer up some words that lifted them up during their experiences, and tell us which comments would have been better left unsaid.

What not to say when your friend has breast cancer (and what to say instead)

When a friend comes to us with bad news, we often struggle to find the right words. When a friend confides that they’ve just received a breast cancer diagnosis, we might struggle to find any words at all.

Pregnancy after breast cancer: What an expert wants you to know

It's an unfortunate fact that during cancer treatment, chemotherapy can damage and deplete a woman's eggs, making future conception more difficult. However, there are several ways to preserve your fertility or grow your family after cancer.

How to talk to kids about a parent’s cancer diagnosis

Before having these hard conversations, take some time to plan what to say.

Why this mama declared her hospital room a ‘No Breastfeeding Zone’

Breasts and breast milk don't define motherhood. Love does, and Koziel has plenty to give.

She beat cancer + COVID. Now, this mom of 3 is gearing up for her 5th Olympics

Chaunté Lowe is a four-time Olympian who says being a mother made her a stronger competitor.

She had cancer at 14 and was told she’d never have children—14 years later, she had her miracle baby

You may not know the name Nicole Shulz, but if you've ever seen the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, you know her story.

Battling breast cancer: For your family and yourself

“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, the first thing you think…

To the family whose child has cancer, you are the bravest people I know

I want you to know that I see you. All of you.

This mama’s honest post about childhood cancer is going viral and it’s heartbreaking

Grab your tissues.

Michael Bublé gets honest about fatherhood—and finding strength—during his child’s illness

"We got the diagnosis, and that was it man," Bublé explained. "My whole life ended."

Breast health checklist: 10 essential facts every woman should know

3. It's possible to reduce your risk of breast cancer.

My cancer diagnosis taught me I can’t protect my child from her feelings

Pretending everything was okay wasn’t working for us. 

When I was diagnosed with cancer, my fierce motherly instincts kicked in

I am Mommy. And Mommy crushes cancer. ?

I survived breast cancer—while raising two young kids

It was exhausting to raise two young kids while battling cancer. But they also gave me purpose and motivation.