Colleagues Heidi and Karen Both Faced Breast Cancer: “No One Understood My Situation Like She Did”
Heidi Van Herweghe and Karen Deflo were working together in the HR department of a company when, just days apart in 2014, they both received the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer. The shock of...
Make-over Magic: Tine, Johanna, Sylvia and Corine Shine in Denim
If you paid close attention, you may have noticed that we often use denim in our photoshoots. That’s no coincidence: denim gives your face an instant healthy, fresh glow. Classic or trendy, there’s...
4 Things to Plan Before Starting Chemotherapy
Wanneer je hoort dat je chemotherapie moet ondergaan, komt er ontzettend veel op je af. Naast de grote lijnen zijn er ook praktische zaken die je best op voorhand regelt. Wij vinden deze 4 dingen d...
6 Mantras to Remember When You’re Tired of Hair Loss
“Your hair will grow back” is hardly comforting when you’re overwhelmed by the emotional impact of losing it. Watching their hair fall out after chemo and facing months with a bare scalp remains on...
Struggling With Hot Flashes From Chemo or Hormone Therapy? These Tips Really Help!
When hot flashes strike, it’s like your internal thermostat suddenly goes haywire. Red patches creep up from your neck and chest to your face, and you break out in a sweat. Hot flashes are a common...
Martine: “We Drank Champagne at the Start and End of Chemo”
When Martine Maris was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2020, her colleague Annick Timmermans was one of the first people she told. Annick stepped in to schedule appointments, accompanied h...
Severine and Her Cycling Friends During Cancer: “Everyone Supports Me in Their Own Way”
Halfway through our conversation, Severine Deloof says she feels incredibly lucky. At first, it’s hard to connect that feeling with breast cancer and the whirlwind of treatments and surgeries she’s...
Ann-Sofie Voet lives in Wallonia and receives her cancer treatment in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Medically, her treatment has been excellent, but many of her other questions went unanswered. “L...
Chemo Brain Explained: Is Brain Fog After Cancer Treatment Normal?
Most people know that chemotherapy can cause hair loss, fatigue, and nausea. But the phenomenon of “chemo brain” is less well-known, even though many cancer patients struggle with it. Forgetfulness...