Breast Cancer
I wasn't expecting my 42nd birthday present to be a breast cancer diagnosis. My abnormal mammogram turned out to be early stage Breast Cancer. I was diagnosed with Stage 0 DCIS in the fall of 2019. Here are my posts about my journey with Breast Cancer from diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and recovery.
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All About Core Needle Breast Biopsies
Core Needle Breast Biopsies are a tool that doctors use to determine if you have breast cancer. What is it like to get a core needle biopsy?
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Breast Biopsy: Preparation and Recovery
Your surgeon has ordered a breast biopsy for you after reviewing your imaging reports. Now what? How can you prepare for a breast biopsy?
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One Year Cancerversary: My Diagnosis Day
September 2020 marked my one year cancerversary. One year ago I sat in my breast surgeon’s office and heard the words that I had breast cancer. I wanted to share my diagnosis day with you today, and offer you some tips on how you can make sure that your medical results get communicated to you in a way that you…
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After Your Mammogram : Referral to a Surgeon
After your mammogram, you may receive a call that you will be referred to a surgeon. This means more information is needed for a diagnosis.
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Anxiety and Cancer
Anxiety and Cancer seem to go hand in hand. It is certainly possible to have anxiety without cancer, but I would guess that no one has cancer without some form of anxiety.
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Get Your Mammogram- Regular Screenings Reduce Risk
If you are a woman over 40 and you haven’t scheduled your mammogram yet this year, I am here to urge you today to get that on your calendar now! Regular screenings reduce our risk.
