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trauma responses after cancer

Common Trauma Responses After Cancer — and Why They Make Sense

Trauma responses after cancer don’t always look dramatic. After cancer, it often looks functional on the outside and deeply strained on the inside. Many survivors assume something is “wrong” with them because their trauma responses after cancer don’t match what they think healing should look like. In reality, these responses are predictable nervous system adaptations …

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Radiation Treatment and the “Gong”

Guest post by Meghan Newton Reddick It is my first time at Princess Margaret Hospital for a consult with my new radiation oncologist, about my upcoming radiation treatment and everything feels new. My husband and I drove in, trying to figure out best place to park for the value? We eventually found a spot, but …

bilateral mastectomy

My Experience with Bilateral Mastectomy Surgery

A guest post by Brigitte Roth I had my bilateral mastectomy on Thursday, July 3rd at 8:00 AM (delayed from the original June 20th date because some pre-op appointments hadn’t been scheduled as required). A bilateral mastectomy is considered a day surgery. My surgery took place at our local health center. All of the surgical …

reconstruction after a mastectomy

The Ultimate Guide to Reconstruction After a Mastectomy

When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, you face a series of life-altering decisions. One of the most personal is whether—or how—to approach reconstruction after a mastectomy. Reconstruction isn’t about “fixing” anything. It’s about choosing what healing looks like for you. At AskEllyn.ai, we believe knowledge is power. This comprehensive guide walks you through the different …

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