Vom Anfangen und Weitermachen

The diagnosis of breast cancer changes a woman's life: it marks the beginning of a period of intense engagement with illness, with oneself, and with treatment options. This time is characterized by close support; doctors, nursing staff, therapists, family, and friends are there to help. However, after the completion of therapy, this intensive support comes to an end, and many women feel a profound emptiness. For them, the illness is not simply over, and not everything returns to how it was before. Teelke Beck and Irene Brenneisen describe this important phase from the perspective of accompanying professionals. Portraits of affected women showcase individual paths, ideas, and thoughts, encouraging them to face the changes and find a personal way forward after breast cancer.