There is an emerging form of medical practice called “narrative medicine”, and it focuses on stories–how we tell them and how we listen to them. According to Dr. Rita Charon,
Healthcare can be extremely overwhelming. And, unfortunately, the care you receive is highly varied depending on the doctor, staff, or facility treating you. That’s why it’s imperative to advocate for
Since it’s a new year, it’s important to make plans for your next mammogram. Here are the recent guidelines from the American Cancer society: Women aged 40 to 44 should
The holidays can be a difficult time for many people. There is pressure to keep up with traditions and make sure each year is just as good (or better) than
Having cancer, and caregiving for someone who has cancer, are very different struggles, but both are difficult and demanding. This month gives us the unique opportunity to amplify the needs
While every month is Breast Cancer Awareness month at For the Girls, October reminds us to focus our attentions even more so that our efforts make a greater impact. If
We’ve all experienced blood sugar spikes from time to time -- feeling great one minute, and having a major crash the next, making us feel sleepy and groggy. So it
When you purchase a set of For the Girls® pink wind chimes from Wind River, 50% of all sales is donated to organizations who seek a cure for and promote
We all need a break, and even if your cancer can’t take a holiday, you deserve to step away from the day-to-day cancer focus. No matter where you are in
June is National Cancer Survivor Month. According to the American Cancer Society, a cancer survivor is “anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer no matter where they are in
