When Diet and Exercise Aren't Enough: The Added Benefits of Connection, Community, and Psychosocial Support in Navigating Breast Cancer Treatment.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in women, and many lifestyle factors have been linked to an elevated risk for development of the disease. This case provides an example of how breast cancer can occur even in people who engage in healthy lifestyle behaviors, yet underscores the importance of exercise, healthy dietary patterns, and addressing psychological distress in supporting women through their treatment and beyond.