Bonnie Annis is a breast cancer survivor, diagnosed in 2014 with stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes. She is an avid photographer, freelance writer/blogger, wife, mother and grandmother.
The Power to Choose After Breast Cancer Surgery
Making our own decisions is empowering after facing the trauma of breast cancer.
Human Guinea Pig: Cupping for Lymphedema
One survivor's personal experiment in finding relief from lymphedema.
The Invisible Foe: How PTSD Affects Women With Breast Cancer
Post traumatic stress disorder can occur in women who've experienced the trauma of breast cancer.
Fighting the Insurance Company (A Follow-Up)
Challenging the insurance company for medical equipment is often frustrating, but persistence pays off.
Breast Cancer: A Heavy Burden to Bear
Knowing the possible risks for breast cancer is important, and some of them are within our control.
A Cancer Survivor to Her Breasts: Where Are You?
Losing breasts is often difficult for women to accept.
Cancer Gave Me the Gift of Time
Cancer is a great teacher of many valuable lessons.
Examining Turmeric's Role in Fighting Cancer
Alternative methods of fighting cancer may be found in natural supplements.
Celebrating a Cancerversary Without Survivor's Guilt
Feeling guilty about surviving cancer is a problem many face.
The Lymphedema Treatment Act
A bill introduced in 2014 to help patients with lymphedema is still on the floor awaiting approval.
Learning to Love My Breast Cancer Scars
The scars from breast cancer surgery mar our bodies forever. Learning to accept them is a vital part of healing.
Tips for a Safe Summer With Lymphedema
Careful skin care is important for those suffering with lymphedema.
Life After Cancer: Learning to Move Forward
Tips on learning to move from cancer survivor to thriver.
Cancer's Dirty Little Secret
Breast cancer can bring the surprise of lymphedema to the unsuspecting, uniformed patient.
Summer Challenges for Mastectomy Patients and Breast Cancer Survivors
Summer presents many challenges for breast cancer survivors, especially those who've experienced mastectomies.
Look Good Feel Better: Working Wonders for Cancer Survivors' Self-Esteem
Women going through cancer treatment often don't feel beautiful on the outside, but there's hope thanks to the “Look Good Feel Better” program.
Roll Over Cancer Insomnia, Make Way for Melatonin
Insomnia can be a problem for many patients with breast cancer.
Sweaty Boobs and Swollen Arms: Post-Mastectomy Summer Challenges
Lymphedema presents clothing challenges.
Medically Unnecessary: Fighting the Insurance Company
Insurance companies often try to defend their decisions to deny medical claims but patients have a right to appeal.
As a Cancer Survivor, Making the Choice to Get Busy Living
Learning to move forward after breast cancer is a choice many have a difficult time making.
New Treatment Option for Patients With Lymphedema
A new recirculating compression system has been designed to help patients manage their lymphedema.
Sexual Intimacy and the Male Response After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Physical changes after breast cancer can affect the sexual relationship between a man and woman.
Learning to Love My Prosthesis
Wearing silicone prostheses presents many challenges and some of them are quite funny!
Treatment Is Over, Now What? Transitioning Back Into Life Before Cancer
Transitioning from breast cancer patient to survivor can be challenging, but here are some practical tips to help make it easier.
Bigger and Better, Time for New Boobs!
Getting new prostheses can be emotional and challenging, but it doesn't have to be!
On Being a Rebel and Going Against Medical Advice
At the end of the day, it is the patient who gets to decide what kind of medical treatment is best for them. Doctors may not always like their choice.
Flat and Fabulous: Life After Breast Cancer and a Double Mastectomy
Learning to accept my body after a double mastectomy.
The Good Girl: Following Doctor's Orders to Combat Cancer
Following doctors orders is what we're supposed to do, but sometimes it's a personal choice.
Behind Closed Doors: Intimacy After Breast Cancer Surgery
Intimacy in the life of a breast cancer survivor can be difficult, but it's not impossible.
Apologizing for My Scars After Breast Cancer Surgery
It's amazing how we feel the need to apologize. We want to make others comfortable. Sometimes it just doesn't work.