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Aesthetic Flat Closure, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast cancer treatment, Friendship, Self Care
The death of a friend
We like to say in cancerland that it is the shittiest club with the best of members. You do meet some tremendous humans through this experience. However, the hard part in all of this is that it’s cancer after all. And…
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My Journey to DIEP Flap
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…
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Managing the “Iron Bra” Tightness After Mastectomy
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…
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Diagnosed with breast cancer? Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book is a great resource.
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…
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Pro Tips for Mastectomy Surgery Recovery
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…