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  • Path with fall trees. 25 things I'd tell myself before my Lumpectomy
    Breast Cancer

    25 Things I’d Tell Myself Before My Lumpectomy

    It's been two years since my DCIS diagnosis, lumpectomy, and radiation treatment. Here are 25 things that I'd tell myself before my lumpectomy.

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    Patient Experience Workbook: Record, Reflect, Remember Important Details

    I am excited to launch my patient experience workbook. This will help you record, reflect, and remember important things from your medical appointments.

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  • Pathway through a flowery field with a sunset sky. Dealing with treatment delays
    Breast Cancer

    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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  • Fountain Pen with purple flower and paper. DCIS treatment options
    Breast Cancer

    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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  • Person Planning with iPad and laptop. GoodNotes and Breast Cancer
    Breast Cancer,  Productivity and Routines

    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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  • Caribbean Beach. One of the things I would visualize during my cancer anxiety
    Breast Cancer

    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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  • Rose with watch on white background. Lumpectomy day .
    Breast Cancer

    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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  • flower with clock on book. Getting into a Radiation Routine
    Breast Cancer

    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.

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  • Stethoscope with prescription pad and pen. Patient experience with Tamoxifen
    Breast Cancer

    On Tamoxifen: Sharing My Patient Experience

    I was prescribed tamoxifen after my lumpectomy. Tamoxifen is a recommended medication for those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis in the past or are considered high risk for developing breast cancer. I want to share my experiences with tamoxifen with you so that you can have an idea of what it might be like to be on this…

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  • Stethoscope with rose. DCIS treatment decisions, why I chose radiation.
    Breast Cancer

    DCIS Treatment Decisions: Radiation After My Lumpectomy

    After my lumpectomy in the fall of 2019, I decided to undergo radiation treatment. After consulting with my breast cancer medical team and getting my questions answered, I felt very comfortable with my treatment decision.  

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