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 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 …
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 …
Guest Blog by Meghan Reddick Ellyn’s YouTube intro here Yesterday I had surgery for breast cancer: a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. I wanted to share my experience for anyone about to go through the same. I found real comfort in reading other people’s honest accounts. To start, I’m ER/PR positive and HER2 negative, …
We’re here with some news of hope and progress—two things that every breast cancer patient and survivor needs more of. On behalf of the team at AskEllyn, we’re thrilled to share important news from Novartis Canada that could reshape what life looks like after an early breast cancer diagnosis. Read the Novartis Canada press release …
On June 11, 2025, the world mourned the death of Ananda Lewis at age 52. The beloved MTV VJ, talk show host, carpenter, and fearless advocate had bravely shared her journey with breast cancer— and her regret over treatment choices— shedding light on an issue many avoid discussing. (thedailybeast.com) A Story of Choice, Autonomy, and …
