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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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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. Â
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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.Â
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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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Caregiving Tips: Create a Recovery Basket
A recovery basket is a centralized place to keep all of the necessary supplies and medications needed during the recovery period. It is a place to keep the notes from the doctor and keep track of medicine dosing.
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Dressing Beautifully Every Day for Well-Being
One of the things that I try to do every day to support my well-being is to dress beautifully. It is a small thing that I do to support my overall well-being.Â
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Creating a Private and Comfortable Bedroom Oasis
I have created a private and comfortable bedroom oasis in my home. The master bedroom is a special place where I can shut out the rest of the world, relax, sleep, and enjoy intimate moments with my husband.
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Optimizing Home Life for Your Lumpectomy or Mastectomy Recovery
Sharing strategies to help you prepare for your lumpectomy or mastectomy recovery. Thinking ahead can help you focus on healing, not logistics.
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AppleWatch and Breast Cancer- How I Used my AppleWatch to Monitor my Recovery
Throughout my breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, I used my AppleWatch to keep an eye on my physical and mental well-being.
