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Radiation Roundup: A Photographic Journey of Radiation Burns

Here is my photographic journey of radiation burns from breast cancer treatments. Radiation started July 10 Radiation ended Aug 19 All of...

My First Radiation Appointment for Breast Cancer

July 11, 2014 Journal Dump #040 It's official. I've been radiated. My first 2 appointments are under my belt...only 28 to go. I was...

Radiation Mapping - The First Step in Radiotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer

July 8, 2014 Journal Dump #039 It has been 8 months and 7 days since I was told that I had breast cancer. I have had a double...

Navigating Anxiety: A Raw Reflection 5 Days After my first Taxol Chemo Treatment

April 1, 2014 Journal Dump #022 Typically, I wait to post a written blog until a week or two after the fact - no matter what the event...

Emotional Well-Being & Depression during Chemotherapy

March 30, 2014 Journal Dump #020 While enduring the treatment of chemotherapy, the physical symptoms are a given. Search any website and...

To Wear the Wig or Not

March 11, 2014 Journal Dump #019 I have said this before and I will say it again, I am so thankful that it is the winter season. While...

Chemo #3 - Darkness Before The Dawn

March 5, 2014 Journal Dump #018 So in my continued attempt to remain positive, which takes great effort these days, I will say that...

Losing Your Hair During Chemo for Breast Cancer

Feb 26, 2014 Journal Dump #017 So if you read my last post, you know that my hair began to fall out in clumps on day #15 after my first...

My Breast Cancer Timeline of Treatments

My breast cancer timeline: Oct 17 - Found a lump Oct 24 - Mammogram, ultrasound Oct 31 - MRI, biopsy, confirmed breast cancer Nov 6 - Dr...

What to Expect During Your First AC Chemo Treatment for Breast Cancer

February 15, 2014 Journal Dump #016 My combination of chemotherapy will include: AC → T: doxorubicin (Adriamycin) and cyclophosphamide...

Chemo Port Surgery for Breast Cancer Treatment

January 2, 2013 Journal Dump #014 WOW what a week! Today is Thursday and I am completely exhausted! But the good news is that I am...

I Will Be Forever Known as the Girl with Cancer

December 27, 2013 Journal Dump #013 The stress of the holidays is over and I can return to putting my focus on recovery. Like many...

Life After Bilateral Mastectomy: Coping with Post-Surgery Challenges and Embracing Small Victories

December 20, 2013 Journal Dump #012 Today, it has been 11 days since my surgery (bilateral mastectomy). It’s 6:35am and I woke up about...

Drains After a Mastectomy

December 15, 2013 Journal Dump #011 After my bilateral mastectomy, 4 drains were installed, 2 on each side. They don't hurt but they are...

Pain Management & Medication After Surgery

December 14, 2013 Journal Dump #010 It’s 02:16 am and I slowly pry my tired eyes open. My hands gently lift to my chest, which is in so...

Capsular Contracture Surgery Video and Results

May 27, 2016 Journal Dump #077 PART 3 One week after my implant replacement surgery due to capsular contracture. I saw my doctor one week...

Capsular Contracture Surgery to Replace Breast Cancer Implants

May 23, 2016 Journal Dump #078 PART 2 When I learned that I was going to need surgery to repair the reconstructed breast that was exposed...

Capsular Contracture - When the Breast Implant Fails

February 29, 2016 Journal Dump #075 Part 1 It's been 2 years, one month and 20 days since I had my double mastectomy. Life is good....

I Had a Bilateral Mastectomy

December 12, 2013 Journal Dump #009 Today is Thursday, December 12, 2013. Three days ago I had a bilateral (double) mastectomy with...

My Mastectomy Surgery Hospital Packing List

December 7, 2013 Journal Dump #008 Today is Saturday and I am having my bilateral mastectomy on Monday. I have driven myself crazy with...

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