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...
Your Winter Survival Kit: Hands, Lips & Nails Edition
During winter, your skin, lips, and hands need extra care. Even if you mostly stay indoors, dry air and heating can dehydrate your skin. Struggling with cracked hands, chapped lips, or dull, dry sk...
3 Common Myths About Chemo—And Why They Don’t Always Hold True
The moment you hear the word “chemo,” everyone around you suddenly seems to know someone who’s been through it too. Along with sympathy and well-meant tips, you’ll often hear clichés that can stick...
Turn Dark Chemo Days Into Cozy Moments With These 5 Hygge Tips
Cancer can make your world feel very small. You put your professional life, hobbies, and passions on hold—or at least on a lower gear—to focus on healing. Feeling isolated because of your illness, ...
Lilian & Joanna: Experiencing Motherhood and Cancer at the Same Time
During pregnancy, your focus is on one thing: that tiny baby who will soon take up all your attention. And rightly so! But for some new moms, things turn out differently. For Joanna and Lilian, bot...