Getting Organized During Breast Cancer: Keeping Track of the Details
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As I walked out of my breast cancer appointment after receiving my diagnosis, my head was swirling, and my hands were full of paperwork. I was overwhelmed and shocked. My friend and I sat in the waiting room and began sorting through the paperwork to start getting organized.
I was still feeling overwhelmed, but forming a plan for what I could do now and what I needed to do later helped.
After-appointment details: Handle them right away
When we leave our breast cancer appointments, we often need to follow up on several things to keep our treatment progressing. We might need to schedule more imaging, go to the lab for bloodwork, or make a follow-up appointment with our doctor.
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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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