When cancer strikes, most people need to feel the support of their family. That was no different for mother Mary Glasure who was dealt a devastating diagnosis just two weeks ago.
Dating on the ‘wrong side of 50’ can be scary enough. But throw into that the scars of mastectomy, and you’ve got the makings of an extremely apprehensive woman.
How do you remain positive when given the worst diagnosis? In Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Suzanne McFadden talks to three Kiwis staying strong against the odds.
Janice Wood, a breastcare nurse with NZ Breast Cancer Foundation, reveals what to expect and offers some tips to make the experience as dignified and pain-free as possible