Navigating cancer treatment is a challenge unlike any other. Medical professionals often advise cancer patients to lean on their support systems during treatment, and heeding that advice can make it easier to manage the ups and downs that can arise when being treated for cancer.

Cancer is an insidious disease that affects just about every part of the body, including the breasts. The World Cancer Research Fund International indicates there were more than 2.26 million new cases of breast cancer in women in 2020.

(AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023, a historic increase but a gain that will be eaten up in part by the higher cost of everyday living.

No woman is immune to breast cancer. However, some women with extensive family histories of the disease may wonder if they’re more vulnerable to breast cancer than those without such a link.

Lowry recounts discovering breast cancer 30+ years ago

Cheryl Lowry was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 1990 after continuing to pursue answers even after tests came back normal. Now 31 years later, she encourages women to take their health into their own hands and always listen to their instincts. “I always like to share my story because it can be encouraging to hear a story like mine where I survived breast cancer even 31 years ago when treatments weren’t as effective as they are now,” she said.

Pages