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Lymphedema

Breast cancer and lymphedema

I had never even heard of the word lymphedema before I found myself on my breast cancer journey. Now, because I’ve had lymph nodes removed and radiation to my left armpit (because two of those nodes had cancer in them), I’m at risk for this condition and will be for the rest of my life.  …

Pajamas for mastectomy recovery

KickIt Pajamas for Mastectomy Recovery

When someone asks me what gift to send to someone who is facing a mastectomy for breast cancer, I always suggest a nice pair of pyjamas. For me, they tick all the boxes for compassionate gift giving — self-care, comfort and practicality. And if you are searching for the perfect pair, I have to recommend KickIt’s …

double mastectomy

Why I Chose a Double Mastectomy and Why Research Can Work Against Us 

One breast or two? New research coming out of Toronto’s Women’s College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, challenges the perceived benefits of a double mastectomy for patients with unilateral breast cancer. The research, published in JAMA Oncology, followed 108,084 breast cancer patients over 20 years. It found that while bilateral mastectomy significantly reduces the risk …

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