Are We Giving Our Kids a Fighting Chance? Rethinking What We Pass On—Beyond Genetics
When you’ve walked through a cancer diagnosis, everything changes. You reassess your habits, your priorities, and how you care for yourself. But here’s the question we don’t ask enough: What
The Truth About Alcohol and Cancer: Reassessing Our Habits
From the casual glass of wine at dinner to the “mommy needs wine” memes plastered across social media, alcohol has become deeply woven into the fabric of American culture—especially for
What Breast Cancer Survivors Should Know About Sugar and Health
If you’re a breast cancer survivor or currently in treatment, you’ve likely heard conflicting advice about sugar. Does it “feed cancer”? Is it safe in moderation? Should it be
The Power of Vulnerability in Breast Cancer Recovery: Why Mental Health Support Matters
Healing after breast cancer is more than physical—it’s deeply emotional. Many breast cancer survivors find that when the treatment ends, the real struggle begins. Lingering mental health challenges, past trauma,
Stephanie’s Journey: Finding Purpose After Breast Cancer Treatment
Finding Purpose After the Fire Not long ago, we spoke with Stephanie, a breast cancer survivor and one of our incredible Faith Through Fire community members, to talk about how
Knowing vs. Not Knowing: CT DNA Testing and the Emotional Landscape of Survivorship
Not long ago, I sat down for coffee with a breast cancer survivor who’s currently enrolled in a clinical trial for CT DNA testing—also known as liquid biopsy. This
Navigating Life After Breast Cancer: Overcoming Fear & Thriving in Survivorship
The transition to life after a breast cancer diagnosis is a journey marked by a wide spectrum of emotions, challenges, and uncertainties. Whether you’ve completed active treatment and live with
Why I Started a Podcast
Today Sarah Hall, a fellow young survivor, mentor in our Fortify Peer Mentorship Program, and now my friend and podcast partner, and I went to a Lavender farm. You heard
Fear Less: An Uplifting Guide to Navigating Breast Cancer
When Coronavirus reared its head, Faith Through Fire, like many other nonprofits, saw a dip in business. Despite patient anxiety being at an all-time high, many hospitals and providers were
Preparing After A Cancer Diagnosis
When my oldest son turned one, my husband and I did something out of character for us. We bought a used speedboat. That was ten years ago, and we still