In my previous blog post, 5 Tips to Face A New Diagnosis of Breast Cancer, I shared tips that I found to be very helpful prior to starting cancer treatment. This is a great resource to share with anyone facing a new diagnosis. In this post I will be sharing resources for those impacted with Breast Cancer. There are several…
In my last blog post, Making Lifelong Friendships, I discussed the amazing support group I joined at UCSF. As I previously mentioned I was initially very hesitant to join a support group and wanted to maintain focused on my own journey. However, after talking with my amazing medical oncologist she suggested I look into a program she created especially for…
In my previous post I discussed my journey following my bi-lateral mastectomy. I discussed the healing process and possible complications. To read more about the process, I have included a link to my previous post.In this post I will be sharing 8 items I found to be very helpful during my recovery. I have created this post to share items…
In my last blog post, I discussed the choice I made to have a bi-lateral (double) mastectomy. Despite this choice being the more complex and aggressive surgical option, I know it was the best option for me. I have included the link to my last post if you would like to learn more. Home from Surgery As mentioned in my…
In my last post, I discussed a few of the surgical options that are common in breast cancer treatment and the differences between a lumpectomy and mastectomy. As previously mentioned, surgery was always a part of my treatment plan and a key milestone for me. This post will discuss my surgical journey and why I chose to have a bi-lateral…
In my previous post, I shared 10 essential items to use or take with you to chemo therapy infusions. All of the items I share are things that I have personally purchased or received as a gift. Here is a link to my list of Chemo Essentials. Surgical Options Following completion of my TCHP chemo regimen in December of 2021,…