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Introducing Encourage: Breast Cancer and Beyond
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…
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Choosing Where My Energy Goes After Breast Cancer
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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Lumpectomy or Mastectomy
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…
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Breast Ultrasounds: Why They’re Ordered & What It’s Like to Get One
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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Medical Anxiety
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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Experiencing the Power of Community with the PreludeDx Team
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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Breast Cancer & Natural Disasters: Resource Guide
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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My DCISionRT Test Results: A Radiation Reflection Five Years in the Making
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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Vaginal Estrogen: Low Dose, High Impact
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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My Favorite Post-Lumpectomy Bra (even years after breast cancer)
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.
