Breast Cancer Posts - Jennifer A Douglas https://jenniferadouglas.com/category/breast-cancer/ Author and DCIS Patient Advocate Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:28:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://jenniferadouglas.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-JAD-Submark-2022-ltpink-32x32.png Breast Cancer Posts - Jennifer A Douglas https://jenniferadouglas.com/category/breast-cancer/ 32 32 173738246 Grief Is Part of the Breast Cancer Community https://jenniferadouglas.com/grief-is-part-of-the-breast-cancer-community/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/grief-is-part-of-the-breast-cancer-community/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:28:55 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=6171 After breast cancer takes someone we love, we’re left to carry both grief and gratitude. In this reflection, I remember a friend, honor her life, and sit with the reality of loss within the breast cancer community.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/grief-is-part-of-the-breast-cancer-community/feed/ 0 6171 2026: New Year, New Mammogram https://jenniferadouglas.com/2026-new-year-new-mammogram/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/2026-new-year-new-mammogram/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:30:49 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=6154 The New Year began for almost everyone on January 1st. But for me, it began when my annual mammogram results arrived...

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/2026-new-year-new-mammogram/feed/ 0 6154 My Star Trek Moment: How AI Is Supporting Me in Breast Cancer Survivorship https://jenniferadouglas.com/ai-breast-cancer-survivorship/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/ai-breast-cancer-survivorship/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:48:56 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=6145 After years of navigating breast cancer survivorship, I found myself wishing for something that could help me think more clearly and feel less overwhelmed. This post shares my “Star Trek moment” — when AI became a supportive tool in my survivorship. I walk through how it helps me ease mental fog, stay organized, and move through each day with more peace.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/ai-breast-cancer-survivorship/feed/ 0 6145 Cancer Treatment Over The Holidays https://jenniferadouglas.com/cancer-treatment-over-the-holidays/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/cancer-treatment-over-the-holidays/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:25:31 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=1800 Cancer treatment doesn’t stop for the holidays. The appointments, treatments, and surgeries don’t take the month off. So, how do we look ahead to this holiday season while we are facing treatment?

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/cancer-treatment-over-the-holidays/feed/ 2 1800 Podcast Appearance: The Many Faces of Cancer https://jenniferadouglas.com/podcast-appearance-the-many-faces-of-cancer/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/podcast-appearance-the-many-faces-of-cancer/#respond Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:21:37 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=6058 I was a guest on The Many Faces of Cancer Podcast, hosted by Melissa Grosball. We talked about my DCIS experiences and writing my book.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/podcast-appearance-the-many-faces-of-cancer/feed/ 0 6058 18 Breast Cancer Reflections Inspired By An 18- Inning World Series Game https://jenniferadouglas.com/18-breast-cancer-reflections-inspired-by-baseball/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/18-breast-cancer-reflections-inspired-by-baseball/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:31:44 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=6025 Watching Game 3 of the World Series in 2025 was a long haul, full of tension, history, and ultimately victory by the Dodgers. In honor of the 18-inning World Series Game of 2025, here are 18 of my breast cancer reflections.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/18-breast-cancer-reflections-inspired-by-baseball/feed/ 3 6025 DCIS Toolkit: Your Newly Diagnosed Resource Hub https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-toolkit/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-toolkit/#respond Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:40:48 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5995 Feeling overwhelmed after a DCIS diagnosis? This comprehensive toolkit is your guide to navigating treatment decisions, building a support system, and managing recovery with clarity and confidence. Explore practical tools, personal insights, and resources to help you take your next steps with strength and support.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-toolkit/feed/ 0 5995 DCIS Patients: Your Access to Biomarker Testing is at Risk – Take Action Today https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-biomarker-testing-at-risk/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-biomarker-testing-at-risk/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 21:25:53 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5906 Medicare’s draft policy could take away coverage for DCIS biomarker testing—an important tool that helps patients and doctors make personalized treatment decisions. Without it, patients could face unnecessary treatment, miss critical care, or be forced to make life-changing choices without knowing their tumor biology. Learn why this matters and how you can help protect access for DCIS patients.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcis-biomarker-testing-at-risk/feed/ 0 5906 Managing Home Life During Breast Cancer: The Mental Load Doesn’t Pause for a Diagnosis https://jenniferadouglas.com/managing-home-life-during-breast-cancer/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/managing-home-life-during-breast-cancer/#respond Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:23:50 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5887 Breast cancer doesn’t press pause on the laundry, dinner, or school drop-offs. If you’re overwhelmed by the mental load of managing home life during treatment, this post offers honest reflections and simple ways to share the load—without guilt.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/managing-home-life-during-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 5887 Introducing Encourage: Breast Cancer and Beyond https://jenniferadouglas.com/introducing-encourage-breast-cancer-and-beyond/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/introducing-encourage-breast-cancer-and-beyond/#respond Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5877 When I was newly diagnosed, I longed for a space that could guide me through each step—with clear information, real support, and a place to ask the hard questions. That vision became Encourage—a survivor-led membership designed to support you from the moment of diagnosis through treatment and beyond. In this post, I’m sharing how it came to life and how it can support you today.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/introducing-encourage-breast-cancer-and-beyond/feed/ 0 5877 Choosing Where My Energy Goes After Breast Cancer https://jenniferadouglas.com/choosing-where-my-energy-goes-after-breast-cancer/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/choosing-where-my-energy-goes-after-breast-cancer/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5868 After breast cancer, I realized I no longer had the energy to do everything I once did. The “both-and” life I used to manage became “either-or”—and that shift changed everything. In this post, I’m sharing how I began honoring my energy, making intentional choices, and letting go of the pressure to do it all.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/choosing-where-my-energy-goes-after-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 5868 Lumpectomy or Mastectomy https://jenniferadouglas.com/lumpectomy-or-mastectomy/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/lumpectomy-or-mastectomy/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:52:58 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5827 When you’re told you have breast cancer and then offered a choice between surgeries, the weight of that decision can feel overwhelming. In this post, I’m sharing a clear, compassionate framework to help you move from confusion to clarity. Whether you’re deciding between lumpectomy and mastectomy—or simply trying to process your options—this guide walks through the steps I took (and now teach others) to make surgery decisions that feel informed, supported, and true to you.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/lumpectomy-or-mastectomy/feed/ 0 5827 Breast Ultrasounds: Why They’re Ordered & What It’s Like to Get One https://jenniferadouglas.com/breast-ultrasounds/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/breast-ultrasounds/#respond Fri, 09 May 2025 19:10:39 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5645 I’ve had more breast ultrasounds than I can count so, it’s easy to forget how unfamiliar they can feel at first. In this post, I’m sharing what they’re like, why they’re ordered, and a few ways to prepare that have helped me feel more at ease.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/breast-ultrasounds/feed/ 0 5645 Medical Anxiety https://jenniferadouglas.com/medical-anxiety/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/medical-anxiety/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:10:40 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5627 Medical anxiety doesn’t always end when treatment does. Sometimes it sneaks in during follow-up appointments, scan results, or even when supporting a loved one. In this post, I’m sharing how it showed up for me—and the tools I reach for when it does.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/medical-anxiety/feed/ 0 5627 Experiencing the Power of Community with the PreludeDx Team https://jenniferadouglas.com/preludedx-sales-meeting/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/preludedx-sales-meeting/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:47:41 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5585 When I stepped into the PreludeDx Sales Meeting, I expected to give a talk. What I didn’t expect was to feel like part of a team. This experience reminded me just how powerful patient communities can be—and how companies that truly listen to patients can make a real impact.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/preludedx-sales-meeting/feed/ 0 5585 Breast Cancer & Natural Disasters: Resource Guide https://jenniferadouglas.com/breast-cancer-natural-disaster-resource-guide/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/breast-cancer-natural-disaster-resource-guide/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:06:26 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5496 A breast cancer a natural disaster resource guide designed to help you access resources and get the help you're looking for.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/breast-cancer-natural-disaster-resource-guide/feed/ 0 5496 My DCISionRT Test Results: A Radiation Reflection Five Years in the Making https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcisionrt-results/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcisionrt-results/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:27:35 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5439 I was diagnosed with DCIS in 2019 at age 41 and chose a lumpectomy followed by radiation. With the information I had during my decision-making process, radiation made sense. At the time, I didn’t know about DCISionRT.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/dcisionrt-results/feed/ 0 5439 Vaginal Estrogen: Low Dose, High Impact https://jenniferadouglas.com/vaginal-estrogen/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/vaginal-estrogen/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:03:51 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5425 It is one thing to write about how vaginal estrogen can be safe and highly effective. It quite another thing to experience it first-hand!

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/vaginal-estrogen/feed/ 0 5425 My Favorite Post-Lumpectomy Bra (even years after breast cancer) https://jenniferadouglas.com/my-favorite-post-lumpectomy-bra/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/my-favorite-post-lumpectomy-bra/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:48:42 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5409 It has been years since my lumpectomy and I still wear my Molly Plunge Bra. It's excellent for recovery, radiation treatment, and life after breast cancer.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/my-favorite-post-lumpectomy-bra/feed/ 0 5409 Enhancing Early-Stage Breast Cancer Survivorship: Updated Guidance From ASCO https://jenniferadouglas.com/enhancing-early-stage-breast-cancer-survivorship/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/enhancing-early-stage-breast-cancer-survivorship/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5390 What is the latest in early-stage breast cancer survivorship? In May 2024, ASCO—the American Society for Clinical Oncology—updated its educational book in light of the newest technologies and research. This educational book is free and available for anyone to read!

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/enhancing-early-stage-breast-cancer-survivorship/feed/ 0 5390 Getting Organized During Breast Cancer: Keeping Track of the Details https://jenniferadouglas.com/getting-organized-during-breast-cancer/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/getting-organized-during-breast-cancer/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:43:05 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5382 How can we keep track of all the details during our breast cancer treatment? In this sponsored post with Healthgrades, I share my organizational tips with you.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/getting-organized-during-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 5382 Happy Birthday to “A Breast Cancer Journey: Living It One Step at a Time” https://jenniferadouglas.com/happy-birthday-to-a-breast-cancer-journey/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/happy-birthday-to-a-breast-cancer-journey/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 12:11:12 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5319 May 23, 2024, marks the one-year birthday of " A Breast Cancer Journey: Living It One Step at a Time.” How is it possible that it has already been a year? I'm not sure, but I couldn’t let this important date pass by without acknowledging it!

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/happy-birthday-to-a-breast-cancer-journey/feed/ 0 5319 What I Took Home From NCoBC 2024 https://jenniferadouglas.com/what-i-took-home-from-ncobc-2024/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/what-i-took-home-from-ncobc-2024/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 17:47:06 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5292 At some point during my weekend at the National Consortium of Breast Center’s (NCOBC) Annual conference, my hand wouldn’t stop aching. I’m not sure if it was the book signing or the copious notes I was taking during the conference sessions. It was probably both.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/what-i-took-home-from-ncobc-2024/feed/ 0 5292 Inspirational Keynotes at NCoBC 2024 https://jenniferadouglas.com/inspirational-keynotes-at-ncobc-2024/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/inspirational-keynotes-at-ncobc-2024/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 16:56:47 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5274 In March 2024, I attended the NCOBC annual conference with MOLLI Surgical and I was inspired by the keynotes on Saturday and Sunday!

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/inspirational-keynotes-at-ncobc-2024/feed/ 0 5274 Exercising After Breast Cancer: How to Create a Sustainable and Joyful Practice https://jenniferadouglas.com/exercising-after-breast-cancer/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/exercising-after-breast-cancer/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 12:17:32 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5266 How I created a sustainable and joyful exercise practice after breast cancer. A Sponsored post with HealthGrades.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/exercising-after-breast-cancer/feed/ 0 5266 Reflections on a Memorable Book Signing at NCoBC 2024 https://jenniferadouglas.com/reflections-on-a-memorable-book-signing-at-ncobc-2024/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/reflections-on-a-memorable-book-signing-at-ncobc-2024/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5228 In 2024, I went to NCoBC as a guest of MOLLI Surgical. At their conference booth, I had my first book signing. It was quite memorable! Here are some of my reflections from that time.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/reflections-on-a-memorable-book-signing-at-ncobc-2024/feed/ 0 5228 Our Restoration After Breast Cancer: A Vital, Detailed, and Often Private Journey https://jenniferadouglas.com/restoration-after-breast-cancer/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/restoration-after-breast-cancer/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:19:14 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5199 Our restoration after breast cancer is a process that takes time, much like the historical restoration projects. We measure in years, not months.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/restoration-after-breast-cancer/feed/ 2 5199 Managing Anxiety Before Breast Cancer Doctor’s Appointments: What I’ve Learned https://jenniferadouglas.com/managing-anxiety-before-breast-cancer-doctors-appointments/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/managing-anxiety-before-breast-cancer-doctors-appointments/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:41:05 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5170 I feel anxiety every time I have a breast cancer doctor’s appointment on the calendar. It doesn’t matter what kind of appointment it is— I can count on the scanxiety. In this sponsored post with HealthGrades, I share how I manage my anxiety as the appointments approach.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/managing-anxiety-before-breast-cancer-doctors-appointments/feed/ 0 5170 How I Found the Right Breast Cancer Doctors For Me https://jenniferadouglas.com/how-i-found-the-right-breast-cancer-doctors-for-me/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/how-i-found-the-right-breast-cancer-doctors-for-me/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:51:38 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5159 It took time to find the right breast cancer doctors for me, but that time was well worth it! Read about my journey to finding my breast surgeon in this sponsored post with Healthgrades.

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]]> https://jenniferadouglas.com/how-i-found-the-right-breast-cancer-doctors-for-me/feed/ 0 5159 Is Babytam (A Lower Dose of Tamoxifen) an Option After DCIS?  https://jenniferadouglas.com/babytam_for_dcis/ https://jenniferadouglas.com/babytam_for_dcis/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:01:18 +0000 https://jenniferadouglas.com/?p=5146 A lower dose of tamoxifen called babytam is now an option for DCIS patients to lower the risk of recurrence.

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