Thank you for visiting our Blog. We invite you to explore these articles highlighting the gynecologic cancer topics. Written by staff writer and editor Helana Shumway, along with other members of our community, these entries provide valuable information, personal insights, and inspiration to help you navigate your cancer experience and connect with the resources available through the Coalition.
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Integrating Complementary Therapies
At the Breast Cancer Coalition, we are dedicated to serving individuals from the point of receiving a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis onward. While undergoing (or after completing) treatment, some may explore complementary therapies as an additional layer of support.
Sexual Wellbeing Following a Gynecologic or Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as, “…a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality.”1 The definition goes on to discuss the importance of consent, safety, and an opportunity for pleasure in examining sexual wellbeing.
Peer Advocates Lending Support – The Power of Relationship
The PALS (Peer Advocates Lending Support) Program connects those who have recently received a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis with a mentor, or someone who has “been there.”
Palliative Care
For many, the term “palliative care” can feel overwhelming and even frightening. It is not regularly discussed in everyday life, and the unknowns associated with this type of care can be off-putting. At the Breast Cancer Coalition, we are passionate about providing educational resources surrounding topics that relate to breast and gynecologic cancer survivors.
Endometrial Cancer is on the Rise
Dr. Angel recently sat down with us to discuss the alarming rise in endometrial cancer incidence, particularly for young women and Black women, along with important warning signs, recent medical updates in treatment options, and ways to minimize the risk of developing this type of cancer.
The Importance of Oral Hygiene and the Dental Team After a Breast or Gynecologic Cancer Diagnosis
Oral health often takes a backseat when navigating the complexities of a breast or gynecologic cancer diagnosis. Yet, maintaining good oral hygiene and consulting your dental team is vital to overall well-being during and after cancer treatment.
Secondary Lymphedema in Gynecologic Cancer Survivors
Our July 2024 Evening Webinar focused on lymphedema, a chronic health condition that causes swelling in different areas of the body, often in the arms, hands, legs, and feet.
Bone Health After Cancer
In many ways, your bones are your body’s support system. Not only do they give shape and structure to the body, they are living tissues that produce blood cells, store and release minerals, and are constantly being remodeled as old bone breaks down and new bone forms to replace it.
Epithelial Gynecologic Cancers
When the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics revised its cancer staging system in 2014 to incorporate epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer into one umbrella category1, the group was following the evidence.
Fertility After Gynecologic Cancer
Life often presents us with unexpected twists and turns, and for those diagnosed with gynecologic cancer at a young age, the journey can be particularly challenging. One gynecologic cancer survivor candidly described the moment she learned about her diagnosis as “one of the most jarring, startling, and ungrounding things that’s ever happened to [her].”