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Genetic Testing During My DCIS Decision-Making Process
Genetic testing was a key part of my DCIS decision-making process. Did I have a genetic variation that put me at a higher risk for more cancer?
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Delays during Cancer Treatment- A Framework to Move Forward
Delays during cancer treatment can be anxiety-producing. I had a few delays that impacted the timeline of my treatment and added to my stress.
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Diagnosed with DCIS- What Are The Treatment Options?
When I was diagnosed with DCIS- Stage 0 breast cancer, I was faced with many decisions. What were my treatment options? Since I had never faced a diagnosis like this before, I needed to do a lot of learning before making these decisions.
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What is DCIS: Stage 0 Breast Cancer
DCIS- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ is Stage 0 breast cancer. It is the earliest stage that breast cancer can be detected.
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How I Used GoodNotes and my Bullet Journal During Breast Cancer Treatment
I used the GoodNotes app to keep track of a lot of information during my breast cancer treatment. I used it as my bullet journal and my information hub.
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Post-Radiation Skin Changes: Don’t Stop Moisturizing
Once you finish radiation treatment, additional skin and tissue changes might come up during the following year. Don’t stop moisturizing when radiation ends. Continuing to take gentle care of your skin will help it heal over time.
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Five Reasons I’m Focusing on Fitness After Breast Cancer Treatment
I have been focusing on my fitness now that I’m done with breast cancer treatment. Here are five reasons that I have been exercising more after breast cancer.
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Ten Tools I Used To Walk Through Cancer Anxiety
Cancer anxiety can come up during all parts of our diagnosis and treatment journey. Here are ten tools that helped me walk through the anxiety.
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Lumpectomy Day: Sharing My Patient Experience on Surgery Day
I was surprised to learn that my lumpectomy would be done as an outpatient surgery. Here is a walkthrough of my surgery day.
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Getting Into The Daily Radiation Routine
When I was undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer, I got into a daily routine that worked with my fatigue and appointment schedule. Since radiation treatment happened every weekday, I needed to arrange my daily routine around the appointments.
