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Radiation for DCIS Patients- Is It Worth It?
Is adding on radiation treatment after a successful lumpectomy for DCIS worth it? Why should I do this extra treatment if the DCIS was removed with clear margins? New study results show long-term benefits for radiation.
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18 Personal Development Books for Our 18 Year Old
When our eldest son turned 18 last year, my husband and I gifted him with a collection of 18 inspirational books. Instead of a gift that he would outgrow or need to charge, we thought this would be a great way to begin his nonfiction personal development library.
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Recovery Process for my Herniated Disc
The recovery process for my herniated disc has been a long one. I can’t believe I’m still dealing with symptoms nearly a year after the problem began. I fondly remember when I would fall and scrape my knee as a child. After a few days of pain, I’d be back to my normal activities.
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Do You Have Dense Breasts?
Breast density is an important measurement to be aware of for several reasons. One is that mammograms are not as effective at detecting cancer in dense breasts. Another reason is that people with dense breasts have an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
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Encouraging Reads: At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof
Recently, I read At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof. It has had a significant impact on how I think about my time and energy.  I’m excited to share this book as the first in my Encouraging Reads series.
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Breast Imaging Focus: What Is A Diagnostic Mammogram?
Diagnostic mammograms offer more detailed pictures to the radiologists of findings in our breasts. When might one be ordered for us? What is the experience like?
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Breast Imaging Focus: What is a Screening Mammogram?
What is a screening mammogram, and at what age should we start getting them? What is it like to get one and how do we understand the results? In this post, I share some my experiences and a lot of research about mammograms.
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Decision-Making During Breast Cancer Treatment: Solving A Puzzle I Never Wanted To Do
Decision-making was so difficult, especially at the beginning. I was just learning about the language of breast cancer, and I needed to make treatment choices without feeling like I had all the answers. There was a weight to the choices. What if I made the wrong one?
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Poise: Gracefully Prepared- My Third Word of Focus and Intention
My third word of intention and focus for the year is poise. Poise means that I strive to be gracefully prepared for what comes my way.
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My Second Word of Intention and Focus for the Year: Presence
My second word of intention and focus for the year is presence. Presence will guide me to more intentional choices with my attention.
