<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Survivingbreastcancer.org]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Empowering those diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers from day one and beyond through education, community, and support services]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:34:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mysurvivorship.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Living on Verzenio: What the Pamphlet Doesn’t Tell You]]></title><description><![CDATA[A daily pill has helped transform outcomes for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, but navigating its side effects takes real-world know-how.]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/living-on-verzenio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df76edc0d279b375a5bcd0</guid><category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Treatment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_b16347f16a6344c8af0cfc2df96bc4d5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold Capping for Breast Cancer Treatment: Benefits, Risks, and Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold capping technology helps patients preserve their hair and maintain privacy during their treatment and recovery process. 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How do you stay present for a 1-year-old who doesn’t understand why Mommy is too tired to play?]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/parenting-diagnosis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aefbfbf41d7389c2a3dc74</guid><category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Stories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mammograms & Screenings]]></category><category><![CDATA[HER2+]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:04:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7357_8be3981ea6484e0f9e467dd7de626e7d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Do I Do Now? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I didn’t know WHAT I was supposed to do. It was all very scary and confusing but I knew I wanted the cancer out of my body! ]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/what-do-i-do-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699611a5658df599f4fc149f</guid><category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:22:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7357_4b4611942952423e8876f4d36a6d75cd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_518,h_691,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Waiting for Test Results Breaks Your Trust in Good News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defensive pessimism is when someone anticipates a high-stakes outcome — like cancer test results — and mentally assumes the worst on purpose. This is not because people want bad news. 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Doctor claims good margins,
Friends say you’ve got this,
and the wind answers with a dull roar…”]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/kite-flying-in-a-hurricane</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697d031493bbb4697768ce27</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:40:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_26b58af715754e26a16d00604eb1f050~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let Love Bloom: Giving and Receiving Flowers During Cancer Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the six months I was in chemotherapy treatment, my husband William brought me flowers every single week: lilies. He’d place them in the living room, right next to the couch where I spent most of my days drifting in and out of sleep. They were always there. Quietly. 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What comes next?”]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/i-chose-to-rise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966b81af1ba376a5bc04b05</guid><category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Stories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Positive Mindset & Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:11:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7357_94b26283e2b84635941d1ad84bb095bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_676,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SurvivingBreastCancer.org Receives Gilead Foundation Grant to Advance Metastatic Breast Cancer Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[SurvivingBreastCancer.org was named among the recipients of new grants from the Gilead Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/gilead-foundation-grant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69612ebde434ecc89aa8a736</guid><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><category><![CDATA[Latest News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:51:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_31d81a596ecf45cbb0528c78aabc4f82~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life Can Bloom Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[My journey with triple-negative breast cancer has taught me that adversity doesn’t erase joy; it reshapes it. It sharpens your awareness of what matters most and amplifies gratitude for moments you once took for granted. I found strength I didn’t know I had, witnessed the power of community, and learned that even in the hardest chapters, life can still be filled with love, milestones, celebrations, and the promise of new beginnings.]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/life-can-bloom-again</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e9b89184e8f9f17b2ee98</guid><category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Stories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Positive Mindset & Inspiration]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:16:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7357_128cc193f6104fe4bee60d81d2bd8d38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Intention — Lightbound]]></title><description><![CDATA[A poem by Mich with an intention for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/lightbound</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695d4259893b8ca0edfcd343</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:35:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7357_3d0258068b9442cc8ea7ff4b0a041a1a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paean to the New Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A poem by William Laferriere reflecting on the new year.]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/paean-to-the-new-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6958544ebd1cfb4bde7712d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:40:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5551426d46763475307763~mv2_d_3238_2158_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Chords to Chemo and Back Again: Rediscovering My Inner Harmony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through my experience with breast cancer, I’ve learned tools and practices to navigate challenges with more awareness and resilience — lessons that extend far beyond cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/inner-harmony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6958491c564ad52a958fe90e</guid><category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Stories]]></category><category><![CDATA[Complementary Therapies]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:12:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7357_290457f7419548958fbce777456303e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Guesswork to Precision: A Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Functional precision medicine (FPM) directly tests a patient’s living tumor cells against hundreds of FDA-approved drugs in the lab.]]></description><link>https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/post/functional-precision-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69444321388dd9ea3dbe3131</guid><category><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Treatment]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:53:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad7357_6dbbbe94e8af47d7bd2fe4a94ecd47a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Surviving Breast Cancer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SABCS 2025: Why We Attended What We Attended — And What the Science Is Saying]]></title><description><![CDATA[SABCS is one of the most influential global meetings in breast cancer research. 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