The Bridge Breast Network
Upcoming Events
-
Women in Pink Annual Ball and Annual Fundraiser
May 27 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
Attorneys Serving the Community Luncheon
June 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Latest
Support Groups & Cancer!
Getting the news of being diagnosed with breast cancer can be one of the hardest moments in your life. Sometimes, we even see patients find that news harder than the actual treatment process. We know and can say that attitude is the little thing that can make a big difference. However, no one said you […]
Breast Cancer & Sex
Today, we are going to discuss the one issue that affects a variety of women suffering from breast cancer-the loss of libido. You may have lost your hair from chemotherapy, put on weight, lost energy, fatigued, nauseated, and feel pain in new places. We don’t blame you if you don’t feel in “the mood”. Your […]
Short-Term Side Effects of Breast Cancer Radiation.
We have a variety of patients who will need radiation therapy once they have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, we are going to discuss what are some of the short term side effects of radiation therapy. The most common side effect is the area that receives the radiation therapy will become irritated. The area […]
Healthy Eating During Treatment!
Whether you are recovering from surgery, receiving radiation, or chemotherapy, you need to continue to focus on the breast cancer. Eating well during this time has never been more important. Good nutrition will keep you strong, help rebuild tissue, allow your body to handle side effects from treatment, and potentially help fight infection. We have […]
Friday Feature: Breast Cancer Survivor!
Maria is a 49 year old single mother of two who was referred to the Bridge Breast Network (BBN) by one of our community partners. She had been experiencing sharp pains in her right breast. As the months passed, the pain grew stronger and she noticed a lumped had developed. Maria was unsure of where […]
Applying for Disability Benefits with Breast Cancer in Texas
Breast cancer its treatments can prevent you from maintaining employment. It may put you out of work for a few weeks, or indefinitely. When your illness is likely to prevent you from working for a year or longer, you can potentially qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Disability benefits can be the financial support you […]