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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.
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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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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.
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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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How to Create a Comfortable, Cozy, and Chic Surgery Recovery Wardrobe
Before my surgery, I spent some time creating a comfortable, cozy, and chic recovery wardrobe. I wanted options that would be soft, easy to put on, and loose-fitting for extra comfort. I thought I’d share my recovery wardrobe choices here with you, and perhaps they can inspire you to create your own collection.
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HealthGrades Post: Breast Cancer- It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted
As a mom of two, I thought that I understood fatigue, especially since my first son didn’t sleep through the night until he was 14 months old. However, I was completely unprepared for the fatigue that came with my breast cancer diagnosis. This was not exhaustion fixed by napping in the afternoon or going to bed early. It was more…
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Owning My Lumpectomy Decision, Again
After choosing a lumpectomy in 2019, I hoped I made the "right choice." I had an opportunity to re-evaluate my decisions as I faced another lumpectomy in 2022. I needed to own my lumpectomy choice in 2019 once again.
