Support for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer knowledge, wisdom and advice by survivors for survivors
Support for those diagnosed with breast cancer
Breast cancer knowledge, wisdom and advice by survivors for survivors
A guest post by Victoria McGlone One of the first things that crossed my mind as soon as I heard the dreaded four words “you have breast cancer” at the age of 37 was “I want a double mastectomy and I want these breasts removed from my body immediately.” It’s interesting how different women in …
I remember arriving home after my mastectomy surgery, a little stoned, and very bewildered. It was my first surgery and I didn’t know what to expect going in. I knew even less about the recovery. Thank god for other women who had been through it before me and who were there to coach me through …
Those first few days and weeks after hearing you have cancer are truly a nightmare. You are paralyzed with fear, bewildered that it has happened to you, and afraid for your body, your family, and your life. When I first heard the words “You have breast cancer”, it felt as if all air had been …
My mastectomy surgery was my first ever and I had no idea what to expect. Here are some pro tips that worked for me and that I’d like to pass along. The first few days after a mastectomy are uncomfortable. You are healing from the surgery and the effects of anesthesia and you have drains …
It’s a lot to process when you are first diagnosed and you’ll soon find yourself sitting in front of your breast cancer surgeon and having to make decisions that will have a lifetime impact on your body. Making sure you’re informed and feel comfortable with your surgical and treatment plan is important. I remember all …