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 …
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Can Conversational Care Improve the Patient Experience?
The rollercoaster of emotions following a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. I spent the first four weeks after hearing I had cancer crumpled on the floor, crippled by anxiety. It eventually got me thinking, what if a form of conversational care, incorporating the lived experience of a fellow patient could improve the patient experience? In that tumultuous …
Breast Cancer and Transgender Individuals
Breast health is a universal concern that transcends gender boundaries. For individuals who identify as transgender, the subject of breast health adopts a unique, personalized narrative. It’s imperative to their wellness journey that they adopt regular health checks and nurture an intimate understanding of their bodies. Like all women, transgender women ought to be “breast …
The Financial Burden of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
At the onset of my breast cancer journey, I was alerted to the realities of the financial burden that a breast cancer diagnosis brings. Indeed, the financial aspects can quickly become a formidable aspect of the cancer experience that can feel equally as daunting as the physical and emotional contours of this disease. When I …
Managing the Anxiety that Comes with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The landscape of life shifts tremendously after a breast cancer diagnosis. The reality is stark and the journey sprawling, feeling as though you have walked into a marathon without a warm-up. You find yourself standing on the edge of an uncontrollable situation and information. Among the many facets of this mammoth experience, the management of …