By Susan Rahn, as told to Lauren Evoy Davis I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in August 2013. It was exactly 9 months after a clear mammogram. I didn’t find a lump or even suspect that I had breast…
Month: October 2023
By Deltra Kroemer, Caryn Sullivan, and Ann Gootee, as told to Keri Wiginton How have you adapted to your diagnosis over time? Deltra: After my initial shock wore off, I knew I wanted to focus on living, not dying. I…
Oct. 16, 2023 – The incident happened years ago, but MaKenna Schmidt, 18, of Otsego, MN, can still recall it in detail. “We were on the bus and this girl said, ‘You look pregnant,’ ” Schmidt remembered. “I was like 8.”…
Understanding breast density can play a large role in your breast health. Like other important things about your body, it’s important to know what your breast density is. That allows you to better manage your breast cancer risk. In the…
One of the most important things to do when you’re caring for someone with schizophrenia is to check in frequently with their care team, says Frank Chen, MD, chief medical officer at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. That can be difficult,…
“The only real conflict you will ever have in your life won’t be with others, but with yourself.” ~Shannon Adler I sat in my chemistry class during my junior year of high school staring at the periodic table and wondering…
Is it time for a change in your loved one’s schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for. [og_img] 2023-10-13 14:45:25
By Dawn Brown, Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine Services, as told to Danny Bonvissuto My son, Matthew, was rare in that he was diagnosed when he was 8 years old. Most often, schizophrenia manifests in the…
Schizophrenia caregiver support is essential to avoid burnout. Learn how to build a support network when you’re a mental-health caregiver. [og_img] 2023-10-13 14:49:55
By Kristen Shifflett, OT, as told to Keri Wiginton “Will I go completely blind from this?” That’s the question everyone with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) always asks. And they melt upon themselves with calmness when I say, no, you’ll just…