If you are reading this then there is a good chance that you just received some terrifying news – that biopsy that your doctor recommended came back positive. You are not alone – 1 in 8 women will get this diagnosis which means you are in a pretty big (and crappy) club. This is the hardest part of the journey – you are still reeling from the diagnosis and don’t know what is going to happen next. You will now be thrown on the speeding train of diagnostic tests – possibly mri, mri guided biopsy, bone scan, pet scan, and more. Don’t allow yourself to be alone – there are many wonderful support groups – go to https://www.breastcancer.org/ for one group or another good one is the reddit subgroup https://www.reddit.com/r/breastcancer/ – both of these highly moderated groups will help you feel supported like noone else can – women (and men) that have traveled the road you are on – but further down it.

Breast cancer isn’t just a medical condition—it’s a life interruption. It reshapes identities. It changes relationships. It challenges mental health, finances, and the very idea of “normal.” 👩‍⚕️ It affects caregivers, too—spouses, children, friends who become nurses overnight.💼 It affects jobs, with time off for treatment, reduced hours, or even job loss.💊 It affects mental health, with anxiety, fear of recurrence, and body image struggles long after remission. And it doesn’t stop with treatment. Survivors face ongoing checkups, hormone therapy, fatigue, and PTSD—all while trying to smile and “get back to life.” But here’s the hope: 🫶 Support networks are growing.🧬 Research is advancing.📣 Voices are getting louder.🌸 Survivors are thriving. This month—and every month—let’s honor the whole journey, not just the pink ribbons. Let’s talk about the invisible battles and the quiet victories. 💬 If you or someone you love is navigating breast cancer, you’re not alone. Reach out, speak up, and stand strong. 💗

In the United States, approximately 1 in 8 women (about 13.1%) will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, excluding skin cancers. It’s estimated that about 30% of all new female cancer diagnoses are breast cancer.  Here’s a more detailed breakdown: