Cancer Truth Note: #63 Lack of strength or decreased ability to use one or both arms after breast cancer surgery may be an indication you have Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL).  One of the...

Cancer Truth Note: #62 Breast Cancer Survivors should be screened for breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) every three months for the first year, every six months for year two and annually after...

Cancer Truth Note: #61 Did anyone tell you, every Breast Cancer Survivor who has surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation is at risk for Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema (BCRL)? Every single one. This is...

Cancer Truth Note: #60 If you have breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) your compression garments must be covered by insurance under the law! In 1998 the Women’s Health and Cancer Act was passed....

Cancer Truth Note: #59 Asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness, especially when navigating cancer treatment.  We need to work more on flexing this muscle of asking for and more...

Cancer Truth Note: #58 People are human, they make mistakes. Incorrectly submitted medical bills not assessed by insurance must be resubmitted by providers. Do not pay bills that have not been...

Cancer Truth Note: #57 People want to help, and different people have different strengths. A trusted friend who is diligent and good with details may make a great person to track and follow up on...

Cancer Truth Note: #56 The grass is NOT always greener and make no mistake NONE of it is FREE! Nationalized Medicine has its own set of challenges, hours spent on hold waiting to make appointments,...

Cancer Truth Note: #55 DON’T HIDE FROM MEDICAL BILLS. There are many programs to assist with the cost of treatment. Most of them are time sensitive.  If financial counseling is not provided upfront,...