HealthGrades Post: Breast Cancer- A Life Pivot I Wasn’t Expecting
I sat in the exam room with a flimsy paper gown on, swinging my legs in nervous anticipation. Today was the day I would get my results. After an abnormal mammogram, more imaging, and then a biopsy, the wait was over. Did I have cancer?
A quick knock on the door, and my surgeon entered. After a brief greeting, he sat in front of his computer to review the results. He read them a few times before he looked at me and told me that the biopsy had revealed a type of early stage breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
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Jennifer Douglas
Jennifer Douglas is an author, patient advocate, and DCIS breast cancer survivor. After navigating her own breast cancer journey in 2019, she began writing and encouraging others who were newly diagnosed. Her resources include her book, "A Breast Cancer Journey: Living It One Step at a Time," and her online support course, "Encourage: Breast Cancer and Beyond." Jennifer also actively supports patients through her online presence and direct involvement in communities and support groups, offering guidance and encouragement every step of the way.
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