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    Breast Cancer

    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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    Breast Cancer

    HealthGrades Post: Finishing Breast Cancer Treatment Doesn’t Mean You’re Done

    When I walked out of the radiation center in December 2019, I was relieved to be finished with breast cancer treatment. I was finally done. Little did I know at the time that finishing breast cancer treatment doesn’t mean you’re done.

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  • Purple flowers and reeds in front of a lake. New York City in the background. Living in the in-between
    Breast Cancer

    Cancer Survivorship: Living in the In-Between

    When I finished breast cancer treatment, I eagerly awaited the time that I could move back into the normal phase of my life. Treatment was done, and now everything could fall back into place. But, it turns out, there isn’t a back to normal. Cancer survivorship, for me, means learning to live in the in-between.

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  • Photo of author and husband in Garden of the Gods. Recovery is a process, not an event
    Breast Cancer

    Recovery is a Process, Not an Event

    Recovery from cancer or a significant injury isn’t an event. We don’t wake up one day and feel completely recovered. Recovery is a process, not an event.

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  • Daffodil in flower bed. Recovery process for herniated disc
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    Recovery Process for my Herniated Disc

    The recovery process for my herniated disc has been a long one. I can’t believe I’m still dealing with symptoms nearly a year after the problem began. I fondly remember when I would fall and scrape my knee as a child. After a few days of pain, I’d be back to my normal activities.

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  • Photo of a living room with a Christmas tree. Two years since DCIS treatment
    Breast Cancer

    It’s Been Two Years Since I Finished DCIS Treatment-It feels Like Forever Ago, and Just Yesterday

    Two years ago today, I walked out of my last radiation treatment for DCIS. It feels like forever ago and just yesterday. 

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    Breast Cancer

    Eighteen-Month Imaging after my Lumpectomy: Bilateral Mammogram with a Surprise Ultrasound

    My eighteen-month imaging after my lumpectomy was scheduled to be a single mammogram on my right breast. This was the one that had DCIS in 2019. I ended up getting a bilateral mammogram with lots of images taken, followed by a series of ultrasounds.

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    Well-Being

    Recognizing Anxiety and Returning to Calm

    Over the last several weeks, I’ve recognized that my anxiety has resurfaced. My mental well-being has been challenged of late through a combination of personal habits and circumstances. I want to share what I’m doing to be more aware of the presence of anxiety and how I’m addressing it.  

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    Breast Cancer

    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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    Breast Cancer,  Well-Being

    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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