As a cancer survivor, I know first-hand how devastating chemotherapy-related hair loss can be. In a Cancer Be Glammed survey of over 800 patients and survivors, hair loss ranked number one as the most traumatic appearance-related side effect of cancer treatment — and it’s no surprise. Hair is an integral part of our identity, reflecting… Read More »
Winter storms are rolling through much of the country, blanketing streets in snow and turning commutes into slippery mess. For people coping with cancer, these gray, cold days can feel especially heavy—treatment fatigue, immune system concerns, and disrupted routines can make winter even more stressful. Small changes in your environment and mindset can make a… Read More »
My name is Lisa Lurie. Like most people, I wear many hats as a woman, wife, mother, and entrepreneur. The one that I hope that I will never have to takeoff contains that hated word– cancer. I am a cancer survivor. 18 years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I underwent a double mastectomy… Read More »
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer—before my double mastectomy, before chemotherapy, and even before I received the bell-ringing news that my MRI scan showed NED (No Evidence of Disease)—I was called a “survivor.” Like many soon-to-be cancer patients, I felt confused and unsettled by that word. How could I be a survivor when I… Read More »
Good sleep is the foundation of a healthy life, impacting everything from our mood to our immune system. For women recovering from cancer surgery or going through chemotherapy or radiation treatment, adequate sleep is even more essential for healing. Sleep helps the body repair cells, reduce inflammation, fight infection and manage pain, all vital for recovery…. 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 »
