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Writing “A Breast Cancer Journey” – A Post on Women Writers
What was it like to write "A Breast Cancer Journey: Living it One Step at a Time"? Read about my writing journey in this featured post for Women Writers.
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It’s Not All Sunshine and Roses in Breast Cancerland
It’s not all sunshine, ribbons, and thorn-free roses in the cancer community. The losses are real, and they have a profound impact on us.Â
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A Lovely Honor from the Dr. Susan Love Foundation
When I opened my Instagram DMs in September 2022, I was floored to see a message from the Dr. Susan Love Foundation to me. To my great surprise, they selected me as one of their Breast Cancer Awareness Month influencers for October 2022.
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Fatigue is a Signal: Are We Listening?
Fatigue is talking to us. It is a signal that we ought to pay attention to. But are we? Are we taking the time to listen to its message and then decode it?
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Cover Story: A Breast Cancer Journey
We all judge books by their cover, don’t we? When I dreamed of a cover for my book, I wanted something that would impart peace and comfort to you during and after the challenges of breast cancer. I couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect cover than this one.
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Scanxiety Supports: Before, During, and After
If you are facing imaging and feeling anxious- you are not alone! Many of us contend with scanxiety, whether we are heading into imaging or another doctor’s appointment. As I approach my mammograms, I do some things to plan for and live with the scanxiety. I’ve been through these anxious times before, so I wanted to be proactive rather than…
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Mammogram 2023: Imaging Again, Really?
After the adventures in imaging, biopsies, and surgery in the summer of 2022, I was not looking forward to my January 2023 mammogram. Not that I ever look forward to getting my breast imaging done!
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My Two Favorite Lumpectomy Recovery Bras
After my lumpectomies, I wore a bra all day and night for the first few weeks of my recovery. I needed comfortable bras that were easy to put on. I tried many bras and am excited to share my two favorites in this post.Â
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DIEP Flap Insurance Coverage at Risk: Urgent Advocacy Issue
Insurance coverage for DIEP flap reconstruction is in danger because of a CMS coding change. Take action today to advocate for our options. Together we can make a difference.
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New Year, New Words of Intention: Embracing Evolution
New year, new words of intention. While my nature is to avoid change, I know this year will be full of transformation and growth. As a year of change begins, I choose to embrace evolution joyfully and purposefully.
