A chemotherapy myth that I have personally debunked is that cancer treatment makes you lose weight. Like many women, I thought having breast cancer and the side effects of chemotherapy treatment like metallic taste, nausea, and digestion problems would impact the scale. For certain types of treatments like digestive cancers, lung or pancreatic cancer, this… Read More »
Rediscovering your sense of self and personal style after a single or unilateral mastectomy goes beyond fashion—it’s about confidence, self-expression, and feeling comfortable in your skin– again. A great way to achieve this is by curating a wardrobe that flatters and adapts to your new shape. Whether you decide to live flat on one side,… Read More »
Face it! Coping with cancer-created hair loss is tough. Thankfully, there are plenty of practical-yet-fashionable head covers that provide comfort and protection while letting you express your style. One of the best ways to choose from the myriad of options is to select styles based on your face shape. Before you reach for that hat,… Read More »
It has been a part of Cancer Be Glammed’s mission from the start; to support and to promote survivor-created or inspired companies that are making a difference in the lives of other survivors. Meet Christina Ursin, a metastatic breast cancer survivor and the founder of the company BAO, Breasts Are Overrated. This is her story…. Read More »
Special occasions and holidays are all about bringing family and friends together. If you are celebrating with someone who is recovering from cancer or in the midst of treatment, it helps to understand their particular needs and wants. Jessica Baladad is a breast cancer survivor and the Founder and Advocate of Feel For Your Life…. Read More »
When most people are tired, its time for a little R&R, Rest & Relax. For people dealing with extreme fatigue from chemotherapy or radiation, R & R takes on a whole new meaning. In my personal cancer dictionary- R & R means to Rest & Recover. Fatigue is one of the most common and distressing… Read More »
