Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC)

BCRC offers support groups in both English and Spanish. Please call your patient navigator or 512-524-2560 to inquire. #breastcancer #atx #supportgroups

We offer several private, online forums. BCRC private online forums are moderated by patient navigators to provide a real-time outlet for our clients to share, learn, and connect with one another in a compassionate environment. Contact your patient navigator or 512-524-2560

Reminder: 10/13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day Across the nation, over 200 landmarks will be lit up in MBC awareness colors. Local landmarks include: The Grove, 4100 Bull Creek Rd & The Google Sailboat Building, 601 W 2nd St #LightMBC #mbc

BCRC's partner @FacingOurRisk is holding their annual conference virtually on October 12-13. The conference includes sessions with renowned experts, access to their sponsors and supporters, and the opportunity to meet with others in a virtual lounge. facingourrisk.org/education/annu…

Reminder: 10/6 Hear from Judith Warren, MPH as she discusses her book, More Than A Conqueror: My Journey Through Breast Cancer. tfaforms.com/5010432 #breastcancer #ATX

More than just exercise, our Pink Pilates Program offers a restorative workout, confidence-building, encouragement, support, and a warm and friendly environment at NO cost. Learn more about our PINK PILATES Program here >> balletaustin.org/dance-fitness/…

10/13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day Across the nation, over 200 landmarks will be lit up in MBC awareness colors. Local landmarks include: The Grove, 4100 Bull Creek Rd & The Google Sailboat Building, 601 W 2nd St #LightMBC #mbc

10/6 Hear from Judith Warren, MPH as she discusses her book, More Than A Conqueror: My Journey Through Breast Cancer. tfaforms.com/5010432 #breastcancer #ATX

This afternoon: BCRC has partnered with @LivingBeyondBC for a free healthcare provider webinar on the role of spirituality in breast cancer care. Register here: lbbc.org/spirituality #webinar #breastcancer #spirituality #bcsm

In honor of #endometrialcancer awareness month, show your support of the #SpotHerForEC initiative. We pledge to #SpotHerForEC! Will you? Post a selfie with the hashtag #SpotHerForEC to raise awareness and join the movement! #ad @EisaiUS @FacingOurRisk @SHAREing @BHMinfo

Just us tomorrow for a free healthcare provider webinar, cohosted with @LivingBeyondBC! #breastcancer #webinar

#NationalHispanicHeritage month runs through 10/15! BCRC is dedicated to our clients with Hispanic heritages, which is why we have two support groups, Entre Mujeres and Entre Mujeres Metastatic, for our Hispanic clients to come together and share their stories.

Thank you to Andrea Milbourne, M.D. who spoke about Managing Sexual Health Related Side Effects After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis today #AsktheExperts

Natural lubricants, silicone and water based ones are good options. Coconut oil, jojoba oil and olive oil. Most lubricants are paraben free if that is a concern. It's mainly a personal choice. #AsktheExperts

Are topical estrogen creams safe if I'm hormone positive? The amounts of estrogen in vaginal preparations are low that they usually have no systemic effect. If med onc is hesitant, try it for 3 months and check levels. #AsktheExperts

The vaginal cuff is malleable or stretchable as it was prior to hysterectomy. The biggest effect will be due to vaginal dryness, which reduces the pliability of the vagina and reduces the natural folds in the vagina. #AsktheExperts

Removal of ovaries may affect sex drive negatively. It can cause vaginal dryness and pain with sex. Have open and honest discussions about the pros and cons of removing the ovaries, as well as the reasons. Feeling free from fear of recurrence can be calming. #AsktheExperts

Often women have huge grief about losing body parts and even having cancer. Being cancer free is often not the end all and be all, as the changes to the body and mind can have far reaching consequences. Feelings need to be addressed and worked through #AsktheExperts

How to communicate about needs and concerns? Ideally, these discussions should happen prior to any surgical interventions. Do this "outside the bedroom" and possibly with the help of a therapist. #AsktheExperts

Not a lot to offer for lack of libido. OTC supplements that may have some benefits like L-Arginine & Citrulline and sex therapy may help to find other ways of being intimate #AsktheExperts